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Trapped air in shoulders

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  • I agree TXgirl-- I'm trying to get through the shoulder pain now and it sucks!

  • I am 4 weeks post op today and once in a while I still get it... Walk, then burp and gets better!

  • What they said! Walking and a heating pad...plus when I had my gallbladder surgery years ago, I found putting a pillow on the aching shoulder and laying my head over on it (applying pressure) was a gr

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If you're talking about the air trapped after surgery, the only thing that can help get it out faster is walking. Walking helps your body reabsorb it faster.

You might find a heating pad helps with the discomfort, too.

Have any suggestions to get this out?

Walking around helps a lot. :)

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That's what I have Been doing

Now it's in my left shoulder and up my neck

This is the worst part so far

I am 4 weeks post op today and once in a while I still get it... Walk, then burp and gets better!

What they said! Walking and a heating pad...plus when I had my gallbladder surgery years ago, I found putting a pillow on the aching shoulder and laying my head over on it (applying pressure) was a great temporary relief. I'm so thankful I didn't have much gas pain with my band! I was dreading it!

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Thanks all

Just a lil miserable

Worried I won't enjoy this new lifestyle

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