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I just had my sleeve surgery on 12-18-19. Has anyone else had experiences with pain in their left should and neck after surgery? I have a follow up appointment on 12-26, planning on mentioning it to my doctor. Kinda want to see if I am stressing for yes reason.
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  • I had mine the same day! Congratulations! I was in lots of pain as well, in the same areas. Move around as much as you can. It’s gas buildup. Sad to say, your family will be introduced to a new si

  • The gas actually releases through your skin. Walking and moving are the best way to move it along. Your body will be taking the next few weeks to readjust. Best of luck with the rest of your recovery

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    Still adjusting to my new normal. Can’t wait to have a nice crunchy salad. My husband thinks it funny that salad is the food I am craving. I tried to explain I was so used to eating my salad every day

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I had mine the same day! Congratulations!
I was in lots of pain as well, in the same areas. Move around as much as you can. It’s gas buildup. Sad to say, your family will be introduced to a new side of you for the next few days while this works its way out. I start off my mornings everyday with a nice walk and it seems to get things moving. I often walk around my house or wherever I am and never sit for more than a half hr at a time. It’s really made things progress quickly for me. I have very little gas pains and I only took a pain killer in the middle of the night last night, and nothing else since day 2.
good luck clearing the air! Hope the pain subsides soon.

The gas actually releases through your skin. Walking and moving are the best way to move it along. Your body will be taking the next few weeks to readjust. Best of luck with the rest of your recovery!

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Thank you so much. It’s nice to know I am not alone.
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Still adjusting to my new normal. Can’t wait to have a nice crunchy salad. My husband thinks it funny that salad is the food I am craving. I tried to explain I was so used to eating my salad every day for lunch. When did anyone start eating crunchy foods? I am still roasting all my veggies.

Yup I had pain in my shoulder and arm for about 3 weeks. Try walking around and gas-x strips other then that it’s super normal and you will probably have to push through it.

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