Pain in left shoulder

[shelly80 1]

Hi, week out post op, had a staple loose and had blood in my bowls, anyone else deal with this? Also left shoulder pain in the back, how long did it take to heal?

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[Russ D 115]

2 hours ago, shelly80 said:

Hi, week out post op, had a staple loose and had blood in my bowls, anyone else deal with this? Also left shoulder pain in the back, how long did it take to heal?

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Yikes, that sounds painful, how did the staple go? Is the issue solved? Sorry to hear.

Could the shoulder be gas? They told me that was possible, that gas could be up that far and cause pain. (I think.)

[Born in Missouri 1,264]

It could be referred pain.

[MargoCL 677]

Oh No, I'm sorry about the staple. I hope that's been resolved.

I had should pain for my first week post op and it was definitely gas. I would rub it (like a soft massage) and the gas would slowly escape and I'd feel better. I'm sorry you are experiencing this, hope it gets better.

[shelly80 1]

The staple has quit bleeding I'm doing better, just more anxiety now I believe, and shoulder pain is off and on but better

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[dsdesigna 143]

Shoulder pain for me definitely was from gas. Once I was more careful about simple sugars the excess gas subsided and the pain went away.

[jrc123 0]

I just had surgery on Wed 11/28 and woke up in recovery with severe shoulder blade pain. They told me it was probably gas and to just move a lot. Anytime it starts to bother me I get up and walk a few laps. Walking does not seem to help though. The only thing that was been helping is a heating pad.

[DouglastoGregory 8]

I’m a week post op and I have side pain. Called Dr and they advised it was gas and to keep moving and sipping.

[mylighthouse 782]

I agree with everyone else, the shoulder pain sounds like gas. After my revision of sleeve to bypass, the shoulder pain was unbearable. For me, walking did not help my shoulder pain. For others, it does help, so definitely give walking a try. My shoulder pain lasted for 2 stinkin' weeks....it was bad. Was so glad when it finally went away.

So sorry to hear about the staple issue....hope you feel better soon, hang in there.

Edited December 6, 2018 by mylighthouse