I am new to this forum. I was banded on 8/15/12. I have had left shoulder pain since the surgery. It was excruciating yesterday. I actually have been taking my pain med for only that. I spoke with my Doctor about it at my 1 week visit, and she said it will go away. I am also using a heating pad, but no relief. Any suggestions?

Gas X and movement ....it is awful it will go away movement help the most.

it is most likely still gas trapped inside, i had it for awhile as well until until i got up and walked around the house.. like doing laps.. helped me

My doc said it is phrenic nerve pain, caused by irritation to the diaphragm. The nerve travels up to the shoulder. I am walking around a lot and it seems slightly better. Thanks for the info!

Totally normal.

It will go away eventually.

Walking helped me a lot