I guess I really cannot call this problem a complication but an irritation. I had my surgery on 12/27/12 and since then I have been experiencing left shoulder pain - sometimes it is so unbearable. My recovery period was horrible becuase of this pain. There are days where I can deal with it and there are days I am laying in the bed like a log because of the pain. I am taking the Gas-X and liquid Motrin to help with the inflammation. I've read in the book that was given to me by my surgeon that there could be the shoulder pain and I've accepted that but when does it go AWAY?? I am pleased with my weight loss so again I really can't say it a true complication. I just got my second fill this past Monday and was told to go buy Charcoal pills....Can I get some thoughts about this please?!

It is pressure on the nerve that causes this problem. Some people have it short term and others long term. I had mine for a year until I got my first fill. Some people never get rid of it. But consider it your signal that you are full.

Ok - I didn't consider that it was possibly a feeling when I get full because that is when it so bad, right after I eat.

Thank you!!

My doc said the same thing- it's a nerve issue. My muscles in my shoulder tensed up in that area from the pain so badly I am now having acupuncture done to release the muscles.

Is the Acupuncture helping? I might consider that as well.

My doc said the same thing- it's a nerve issue. My muscles in my shoulder tensed up in that area from the pain so badly I am now having acupuncture done to release the muscles.

I know of some people who experience left shoulder pain as an ongoing issue while they are banded and even after they have the band removed. Many people, though have is lessen as they go on and heal. Since you have yours after eating, it is probably just your full signal. Best of luck to you!

My pain (chest and shoulder) was completely gone when I woke up post op after my band removal....literally was like a weight was lifted off my chest. It was amazing!!!

Mine has never entirely gone away. When I was at a good level of restriction, I'd call it a "full" signal, but when I was over-filled, I had the left shoulder pain all the time. After some complications, I had all of my saline removed, and for a year and a half, even with no restriction, if I overate, or if I drank too much liquid at one time I'd still get shoulder pain. I really wish it would go away, but I've come to accept that it's probably here to stay. I hope yours becomes more manageable.