I got sleeved yesterday and this is NOT what I expected. I've always been the "tough girl" type. I thought I had a very high pain tolerance, but I guess not! The worst part is the bloating and pain that radiates in my shoulder. Thanks to the advice of everyone on here, I've trying to walk as much as possible and that seems to help. Just tell me it will get better soon!!

Have you tried the gas-x strips? Otc at walmart/walgreens or any drugstore. Take your pain meds, rest,sip,walk, hang in there it does get better.

Will the Gas-X strips help with the shoulder pain? That's the worst part.

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I need it!!

GAS-X is the bomb! it totally helps with getting rid of ALL gases....take it and walk....I'm a week out tomorrow, I actually went to the gym yesterday and did 25 min on treadmill.....it gets better soon....and remember....

You can't OD on gas-x!

what you are feeling is from the CO2 that they inflate your abdominal cavity with. It will disipate in a couple of days, try to walk around as much as you can, and I know those deep breaths hurt a lot but keep doing them 10xs an hour so you do not develop pneumonia. I have had 3 interabdominal surgeries, that CO2 hurts for a few days and radiates to the shoulders, it is a stabbing pain, know it is normal and will go away...

Mila

Thank you so much for the advice. I've never, ever posted to anything but have been here "lurking" for too long. Everyone here is so helpful and I feel like I know all of you.

It absolutely does get better soon! I think it took exactly 7 days before I felt just about 100% better. I thought I was pretty tough too, but being so uncomfortable made me wimper & cry uncle. One thing that helped with the gas was to have someone rub my back. Yep just like a baby the more my back was patted and rubbed the more the gas came up and out. Congrats on your new life and hang in there!

Sorry to hear you are having issues. I had terrible shoulder pain as well. The good news is that it really does end quickly. Here's my story ...

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/post-operation-vertical-sleeve-gastric-surgery-vsg-questions-answers/3493-surgery-recovery-sucks.html