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Hi, Banded 4.30 and had my first fill on 6.12 of 5cc's. Since then everytime I eat I get one mouthful into something and I get an awful pain in my left shoulder. To the point that I stop eating competely. Last evening it was so bad I left the restaurant. Just put a call into my DR....but until then....and idea what is going on???:help:

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Some people have "first bite syndrome". I don't know much about it because I don't get it. But, make sure you aren't taking a "mouthful". You should take a very small bite, chew thoroughly and WAIT. If slowing down and taking smaller bites doesn't help, you may need a slight unfill. Be careful. Best of health.

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I have had pain too. It's from not chewing the food enough, making sure it's going to be able to get through the band. I have trouble with beef in general. Try using some Condiments while eating, but try using them sparingly or go with the low-carb ones.

Good Luck!

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I experienced shoulder pain with my meals for approximately 4 months post op. I was told that it is part of healing. There is a nerve near the stomach that sends pain towards the left shoulder. I ate small bites, chewed thoroughly etc., too. Walking or standing helped me with the pain.

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I have felt the shoulder pain before as well. I notice it more if I think I ate too much or didn't chew properly. I find it mostly if I think I didn't chew properly. I wonder if the nerve is being pushed because you stomach is up against it or what. I just know it can very painful at times. I have taken Tylenol Arthritis and it seems to make it go away w/ no problems. I thought in the beginning it was just I pulled something.

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