The gas pain in my shoulders is worse than anything I have ever experienced, anyone else have this issue?

Almost everyone has the gas pain usually in your shoulders and chest. It will pass after about a week or so post op. The thing that worked best for me was walking, gas x, heating pad and drinking as much Water as I could tolerate in small sips.

Hang in there, it gets better.

Thanks, and I'm finally getting out of here today, its been two days, I am starting to feel better!

Hi Leroy! I'm 11 days post op and I had some pretty terrible gas pain for the first 5 days or so. I can tell you with confidence that it will get better every day. The worst is behind you. Just take it easy, be gentle and careful with yourself, get yourself some Gas-X strips and a heating pad, and everything will be fine very soon. I feel great! You will too, soon. Keep us posted.

Walk as much as you can. You will be able to expel it quicker and have more relief. You can also try the Gas-x strips ,but I have found walking is the best remedy. It will get better

I got an electric heating pad from walgreens and it was the best thing for the gas pain! I basically slept with it for several days when I got home!

The gas pains were horrendous! Until I made myself get up ever 30 minutes and walk around the house they would not let up...I too slept with a heating pad. I believe that was the toughest part of the procedure ...gas x and walk, I hope you soon find relief.