My surgeon said since VSG is laparoscopic they fill you with gas, and most patients will feel sore in thro upper back and shoulders. Mine is excruciating, more so then my belly pain. Anyone know how long this will last?

I'm still in some pain and I'm four days post-op. It's getting better though.

HW: 443
CW: 390
GW: 180

I'm still in some gas pain and I'm four days post-op. It's getting better though.

HW: 443
CW: 390
GW: 180

HW: 443
CW: 390
GW: 180

Walk a lot! Also, iv tylenol helped a lot while in hospital and liquid sf tylenol when I was home helped that pain that goes through to your back. But walk more than anything!

I’m two days out and yes it’s painful! Walking seems to help and sipping water.

Gas X chewable tablets. Helps alot

Take as deep a breath in as you can, hold it and push into it a bit, hold that for as long as you can (don't go too hard, you are not trying to cause any tearing, just adding more pressure to force the gasses out). Then release. Doing this forces the built up gasses to make their way into your system faster and really speeds up the recovery from being pumped up like a Macy's Day Balloon.

Edited March 16, 20188 yr by Matt Z

What about post surgery hiccups? I have had them since I got home. Any cure?

4 minutes ago, katibugg said:

What about post surgery hiccups? I have had them since I got home. Any cure?

Oh man, I had them while in the hospital. They had to give me medication to stop them. I'd call your surgeon and ask for something. Another thing to remember with hiccups--make sure you stretch your arms above your head. It all has to do with stabilizing your diaphragm.