Hi please help. I am in extreme pain in left shoulder and have tried everything I can think of any suggestions are much appreciated.

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If you're very newly banded it's probably gas pain. Not much to be done except pain meds and a heating pad may help a bit. When I was first banded I didn't need the pain meds for my incisions, but I did need them for a couple of days due to the gas pains.

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My op was last Wednesday and I seemed to be fine but just the past couple of days the pain in my shoulder is so unbearable I have tried windeze,peppermint tea and gripe water with no relief from any of these and I have been walking about quite a fair bit too.

I agree with the others...we do not have enough info to offer suggestions. If you prefer not to give it... then I suggest calling the Dr or going to the ER. WIshing you well....

My op was last Wednesday and I seemed to be fine but just the past couple of days the pain in my shoulder is so unbearable I have tried windeze,peppermint tea and gripe Water with no relief from any of these and I have been walking about quite a fair bit too.

Ahh thanks for the info. It sound little gas left over from surgery. Walking is about the best way to relieve it. But you could try Gas x or some other OTC relief. If its as bad as it sounds you may want to call the Dr for other suggestions.

You should feel better soon.

Iuse gasx helped a bit heating pad and hot shower (I know not suppose tobut I needed relief) don't be afraid to call the doctor and see what else he can offer. It does get better.

I used gasx, peppermint tea and a heating pad. It seemed to hurt less if I was standing and walking rather than sitting. Good luck. Sorry to say that although I didn't get alot of gas pain, it popped up periodically for about 5 weeks.

Oh my gosh do i remember those gas pains...ugh!!! Im only 2 weeks post op, but those first 2 or 3 days were brutal! I really thought my collarbone was going to crack in half..lol. I just took gas-x and my pain meds every 4 hrs and kept a heating pad on my shoulder at all times. I also got up and walked up and down my street at least once every couple of hrs. I know walking hurts, but in the end, it was the only thing that really worked the best. Good luck....it will get better....promise!

Def gas. Walk alot. It helps. Also, heating pads and pain meds. Mine lasted a few months. I am now one year out and still have those pains if i over eat. =/ I've heard there is a nerve that can be damaged by the surgery and cause this, but I can't find anything about it. Hope you feel better soon!!

Thank you all so much it's so good to hear you are not alone with this pain.

I eventually called the doc and she has given me more pain killers which have helped a bit.

The gas pains are baaaad! I was banded last Tuesday so I am about right where you are... My doc also told me in addition to the gas pain, some shoulder pain could be from my hernia repair as it radiates up to the shoulder as well All of the suggestions from others are great and it will get better!

Hi

It's so good to hear other people in the same situation

My pain subsided a little but now I have the sicky feeling honestly getting fed up now I just want to feel normal and stop moaning

Thoes are bad I did gasx for mine and my mom would hit my back like a bby and that would help a lot I promise it will get better!!

Thank you all so much it's so good to hear you are not alone with this pain.

I eventually called the doc and she has given me more pain killers which have helped a bit.

The only thing with the narcotic pain meds if they are these kind, is constapation. Take the pain meds only as directed but do not stomach the pain. Walks and keep that heating pad on high, and on top of collarbone area. Use it in the high part of your back if you are sitting and playing on computer. Movement tends to alleviate the gas quicker. Best wishes