I had my surgery 1 wk ago today and I keep having a really stabbing pain in my left side n it really hurts when I take deep breaths. It's not constant but when it comes it lasts for 30 mins or so. I am also experiencing pain n my left shoulder. Has anyone had this problem, any suggestions??

The pain in the left shoulder is gas trying to escape. You have to move and walk a lot to rid yourself of it. Mice yours arms a lot too. The pain in your left side is probably port pain. It will go away but if it really bothers you a lot call your doctor. What you describe however is very common post op.

Thanks I been walking alot n stood all day at work but I will keep walking

You can try taking a Gas-X they come in strips to disolve in your mouth. If you are still having pain much longer though you should give your doc a call.

Had surgery 5 months ago and for a few days I could not lie down due to pain on lower left sort of to the back near ribs. This sort of has gone away, but even today if I eat too fast or maybe too much I will get the pain back. It seems to be getting better, but it is usually some sort of gas pain my PA says. If it continues much longer I will ask to speak to the doctor, but for now am living with it. At first I did not know if I could live with it, but it got better.

Thanks so much it good to know others had this problem

I have pain on my right side next to my port it is a stabbing pain but only last a couple of minutes but stays sore after. I was banded 7 weeks ago I called the nurse and she said it could do that off and on for a few months, she said to see the doc if it becomes unbearable. Good luck

~~~Stephanie

My left shoulder & painful breathing gas issue lasted about two and a half weeks. Then, gone.