Hello everyone,

I'm currently 5 days post op and I've been having a pain in my left shoulder when I take deep breaths in. Just was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this? In thinking it's just from the gas but I have been constantly walking since surgery just wanted to make sure it's not possibly a bigger issue. Thanks for any replies and advice!

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Also I had the gastric bypass ^^

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Hello Jessica

Most likely it's the pain from the gas they use during Surgury. It can last a while. It should get better the more you move. You will be ok

I'm only 4 days post op but I'm going to assume it's gas. This was explained to me prior to bring the procedure. I had pain in my right shoulder 2 days out and I took mylicon gas drops. It has worked wonders. They're infant gas drops, I take 2 droppers full under the tongue every 4 hours. Also warm showers help.

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Prior to getting the procedure*

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I say "gas." Walking may help at times, but it's no guarantee. Some people use Gas-X or some sort of gas strips; I've never heard of mylicon, as @@jwidner suggests, but why not? Babies are cute.

Apart from the over-the-counter products, all you really can do is be patient.

Mylicon was given to me in the hospital but it can be purchased over the counter. They use this because it's a liquid which is easier than swallowing pills.

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I use PAPAYA ENZYMES they are chewable and 100% natural. They have saved me so many times!!! You can buy them at WALMART for less than $5.00. They also aid in digestion. They have saved me so many times!! I'm not a DR so please ask yours about them. My mom used them for years and told me how great they worked. Of course, I didn't believe her. You know when you are young our MOM's don't really know much!! She was right. Talk to your Dr and if he ok's them it is a WIN WIN situation!!

BTW Mylicon is what I used on my babies when they had gas!! It is another good one.

Please don't panic as everyone is different and my reply is only for awareness..... I had severe pain in my left shoulder and left side. Thought for sure it was gas. Same story...tried everything...didn't help. Pain meds masked it but when they wore off...yikes! I started to have shortness of breath and having difficulty taking a deep breath. I quickly developed a fever and called my surgeon. Went to the hospital and they ended up finding some Fluid in my left lung and pneumonia. I had a nice weeks stay at the hospital. Once on antibiotics for several days, the pain eased. Not sure if it was 100% pneumonia that was causing the pain etc or if I did in fact have some gas issues. My point to this is pay attention to your body and watch for fever and breathing issues. I pray it's gas in your case and you start to feel better soon!!!

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Thank you all for the replies ❤️ I've been doing really well besides this stupid pain in my shoulder so I'm going to call my surgent tomorrow and make sure everything's okay.

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