Hi!

I have a consultation tomorrow so I am doing as much research as possible, I keep reading about shoulder pain post-op. Can someone tell me what the cause is, and how long does it last?

Also, if you can suggest any questions I might need to ask, I have a list but just in case I've over looked something, I'd appreciate any input.

Thanks so much!

It is from the carbon dioxide gas that they pump into you during surgery, so that the surgeon will have more room to work. This is how they are able to do the procedure without large incisions. It lingers after the surgery for a few days. It irritates the phrenic nerve in the diaphragm which radiates to the shoulder.

Thanks mrspopeye

It goes away after about 4 days. That was the only discomfort I had. Surgery was EASY. Had surgery on May 17h. Down about 15 from pre-op and post surgery.

That's great golfbooboo! I cannot wait to have my band!

Unfortunately you will always get the shoulder pain from time to time. I am getting it a few times a week and my lap band was in 2006!

It's good to know, I read part of the book my surgeon gave me, and it talks about the pain too so I am expecting it.