I've heard bunches about shoulder pain resulting from gas. Well I have the gas, that's for sure, but 3 days post-op, all my gas pain has been in my gut and chest. Does it move up to the shoulder or is there hope that I could bybass the shoulder pain all together? And how many days does it take the gas to get out of the body? I have never heard noises like the ones my gut as been making the last three days.

I'm grateful though that my recovery hasn't been bad at all. I have been able to rest and my family has been so helpful and patient with me. This last day I have been a little grumpy. But I think that's a sure sign that I'm feeling better. Ha. Please share your recovery experiences with us. Pre-banders want to know what it's like. I know I did.

HI . I never had the shoulder pain . Read all about it never got it . Gas for me went awy after a week I hope your one of the lucky ones . I hope you feel comfort soon Paul

I was astounded at how fast I bounced back after surgery. My gas hit me the second day and was pretty bad for about 5 days. I've heard some people say that it hit them almost a week out. Sounds like yours is pretty stationary...lucky you. Mine went under my left shoulder blade and up the left side of my neck. I know what you mean about the noises. You're gonna hear some FANTASTIC growls out of you for a while. Mine could be heard across the room. That seemed to temper itself about a month out. You're probably gonna be doing some active farting and burping for about two weeks or more.