I had WLS on July 22nd and now I am having shoulder pain. I was told it is residual gas from surgery. I am taking gas x & helps some. Has anyone experienced this & are any other remedies to help with this? My doctor suggested pain meds.

I've also heard that this type of shoulder pain can be from anesthesia. I had it very bad in the hospital and for a day or two later, but once they removed my drain, I was fine. The one thing nice about having my surgery in Mexico, was that I had my own nurse with me practically 24 hours a day. She would massage my shoulder when I had this pain and boy did that help...she just couldn't do it 24 hours a day.

Pain meds sound good! But you could also try massage. Many places give chair massages or just short 30 minutes massages so you don't have to pay an arm and leg for an hour long one.

Great thanks.

I was told not to take meds like gas x bc it keeps the gas from being expelled... try just letting the gas come out naturally. It has worked well for me. Best of luck!

How did you get rid of it naturally?

To the OP, you're over 2 months out from surgery. That pain is not likely caused from CO2. Yes, it can linger, and yes it may last a few weeks, but you're pushing 9 weeks post-op. Get yourself checked out.

How did you get rid of it naturally?

Just let your body do what it knows to do... digest food with natural flatulence episodes to release excessive air. Just let it out naturally! :-P

hello, i am 3 almost 4 days post-0p for the Gastric Sleeve.. I am currently holding on the this shoulder pain, it hurst sooo bad that i cry every time it hits me..how much longer do i have to wait for nature to take over?