how long does the pain in your left shoulder last? was banded Sept 11 and the pain in shoulder is worse than the surgery, heating pad works while you have it on but as soon as you get up moving it comes back any more suggestions willing to try just about anything:help:

I only had noticeable pains for two days after surgery. Walking a lot helps! The heating pad helped me more than GasX but everyone is different. Some people have relief if their hold their arm up while sitting or laying down. Hang in there!!

day 5 post op here and still having shoulder pain but much less. heating pad was a big help.

Try to move around as much as you can tolerate. It is the gas used to fill your belly so they can see in surgery looking for someplace to go...

I had shoulder pain up to two weeks but only when I over did and I got tired. It was weird. It was like my body hit a wall and told me I needed to take it easy and get some rest.

shelli:ranger:

I was banded on 09.06 and my shoulder still hurts. But, as Shelli stated, it appears to be okay until I overdo it and then it really starts killing me again.

Cathy