My left shoulder is still hurting 8 days post-op. Anyone else experience this? It has just never stopped hurting since surgery. Wondering when it will finally go away.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Luckily I didn't have this issue but have heard from many who have. I will preface this by saying make sure you speak with your surgeon about it right away to rule out any serious issues or complications. That being said, I have heard from a lot of people who had issues with gas pains that the pain would get really bad in their shoulder.

The only advice I can give would be (again) speak with your surgeon first, and then make sure you are walking absolutely as much as possible to try to work out that gas.

The gas that's used to inflate your abdomen creeps into the surrounding tissues and can cause moderate to severe pain. Walking helps relieve that pain. So walk as much as you possibly can and make sure you're getting enough fluids as well.

Best of luck to you!

Edited June 16, 201610 yr by smg

Could be your gall bladder too.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had the left shoulder pain ( low throbbing not a sharp pain). I called my surgeon and she said it was normal. It went away at day 10

But it can also be other issues - so best to call.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App