Hello everyone,

I'm new to this site, I just got banded on tuesday the 9th. I feel great in the abdominal area even being on clear liquids still isn't bothering me! but I have a terrible pain in my left shoulder even though I have been passing gas like mad. does any one know any thing I can do to help alleviate this? your comments and suggestions would be very welcome.:tongue2:

Edited December 14, 200817 yr by alei Griffieon

Hi. I am no expert, but I think the gas you are passing is not the same as the gas they put in you during surgery. The gas put in you takes some time to go away. Things that helped me were walking, Gas-X strips, heating pad on my shoulder, and peppermint tea. All of these helped a little bit, but the only thing that made it go away is time. It is very annoying and makes it hard to get comfortable. I am almost 3 months post-op and I still feel it every now and then - but not nearly as bad. Good luck to you. Becky

Thanks I tried the heating pad and it works in short stints also having my hubby tap my shoulder repeatedly works until his arm gets tired:redface:

I agree, walking and a heating pad really helps.