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I had surgery 10/24 and am doing great except for the pain in my left shoulder. I have read where others are experiencing the same problem with a nerve that runs across the abdomen and up the left side. Have you found anything that helps relieve the pain?

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Ice packs.

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This far out, I'm surprised that you're still having gas pains. Just curious, have you had your gallbladder checked? Gallbladder Will cause a referred pain in the shoulder.

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I've had mild left shoulder pain intermittently since banding eight days ago. Ditto on ice packs. And walking. The walking seems to help everything. I can re activate the pain in bed by rolling over -- I usually sleep on my left side. I hope it goes away for you soon!

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Thanks for all the suggestions. Yes, I had my gallbladder removed two years back. The pain is better and my Doctor phoned in a mild pain reliever so between that, walking, and ice packs, I'm feeling much better!

First fill Thursday, 11/21. Have enjoyed eating real food for a week and still losing weight. Hope the fill/adjustment doesn't throw me back to chicken broth :P

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My surgeon does 1 day liq and 1 day mushiness after a fill. Had mine today

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well, it will have to work its way out......mine was painful as hell from day 4 to about 8...........i did windmills with my arm and got in shower and let the hot Water soothe it....heating pad felt great also....def use the pain meds to help aid..it may not seem like it now, but it will get better

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let me add, sometimes eating too much, too fast can cause this to happen...just a FYI....if it persists and you are concerned, call and let your dr know and advise

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Therma Care heating pads for shoulders You can buy a single use one at Dollar General around $2 try it first and if you like it then by two boxes! :) It helped me a lot!

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