Hi All,

I have pain in my chest, right shoulder, and have no restriction whasoever when I did before. Any ideas on what this might be? I caled the doctor's office. The PA called me back and I was unable to answer. I then called her back and now I am not able to get in touch with her. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks! I am scared.:cursing:

Call back again. Someone has to be on call. If the pain is intense and you can't sleep, go to the ER. Why take unnecessary chances if you have insurance?

I had a lot of pain in my shoulders and lower neck the week of my surgery. When I asked the doctor what this could be, he told me the air in my belly is pushing on a nerve causing the pain. It still happens every so often. Sitting up real straight helps a little. Walking around and trying to *burp* out the air is helpful, too. Also, Gas-X strips are a Godsend. :whatchutalkingabout

I had my Lap Band Surgery Nov 19th.

The Gas/ Air in my chest was the worst.

Gas X was my friend, that and a lot of walking.

Honestly? I think the pain you are feeling IS restriction. When I have felt my restriction, I definitely feel it in the chest. Most of the time it is NOT the same feeling as when I felt "full" prior to surgery. Its a tightness in my chest that at times can move into my left shoulder. The couple of times I have eaten enough to get the chest/shoulder pain so far, its when I ate just a bit more than my band wanted me to.

If you really think this is not the case, you need to see your doctor. The other cause of chest and shoulder pain is heart disease.

that is your body telling you that you are full.when you start sighing or have to take deep breaths while eating,stop!