How long will I feel all this pressure?

Congratulations on getting through your surgery! I'm not sure exactly which "pressure" you are referring to, but this is what I experienced, I had mine put in on the 9th of July. First 2 days the top of my back into my shoulders was extremely tight and hurt, I thought it was from laying on the couch (stayed at my dad's place right after surgery), but I think it was gas because by day 3 it was gone (and I had slept on the couch again). As far as the gas pain in my shoulder, that did not go away until about 5 days post op. Some people experience it a lot longer, but this is just what I experienced. Search "gas pains" on this forum and their is lots of information, that's what I did after surgery .

I'm on my 3rd day and I still have alot of shoulder pain, and the lower left side of my stomach is stil sore

My pressure is like between my breast and I'm developing esphogus spams. Please tell me all this will pass.

ibwas july9 to shoulder pain still have gas notbad till lately i hadthepain there to cat it comes andgoes think its what we eat

Ok. I'm just frustrated and kinda regretting this decision.

My doctor prescribes 4 doses of Milk of Magnesia 24 hrs after surgery ( 4 doses spread out) & I had no initial gas pain or pressure that many describe. However, 3 weeks out, I just have gas, but not painful!

dontregret it will pass

I was banded July 24th so I'm 5 days out and I have had horrible gas pains!! To me it has been worse than the abdominal pain I have been having. One thing that has helped me is walking a lot and while walking I roll my shoulders gently (as if rowing a boat) and that seems to move the gas around.

It'll get better in a few days! I was also regretting, especially yesterday but you'll start noticing little differences soon.

I was banded on the 25th , my experiences so far..gas in the left shoulder and under my ribs(so uncomfortable) so im walking alot. Alot of pressure in my chest and when I take deep breaths, it started to make me nervous and i started regretting this whole thing. Using the spirometer helped alot. Today im feeling better (not %100) but better then yesterday . The first 5-7 days I hear are the worse, try to remain positive. Call the doc if u don't feel right.

I was banded yesterday. I have some gas pain, but not severe. I've been drinking warm chicken broth and warm tea. I think maybe the warm fluids help the gas move through you. I've been passing gas and I think that help a lot with the pressure you are describing. I've also been using arthritis rub on my shoulders and one of those microwave heating pads. Just don't put the heating pad around your incisions. That's what the nurse told me. Moving and stretching helps some too. You'll get through this. Hang in there.

Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement.

I was banded on the 25th and having horrible tummy gas. I'm trying to take sips and drink slowly. Went out and did a lot of walking today with the family. Bought some gas-x tablets and those seem to be helping. The gas from the surgery doesn't seem to be too bad, but the digestive gas is killing me. I need to stay close to a bathroom, lol! Will definitely NOT be taking the colace tonight!

Everyday is better though, so that's good.