Hi,

I was banded on 12/16 and as of today two weeks later I fel 99% excpet today I got hit with the darn shoulder pain again I had thought that it was gone but whammo I was driving and it came back with avengence. Is this still gas from the surgery or is this a new thing? I read a couple of place where some people suffer with this long term. I am really hoping this is not me.

Any suggestion?

Thanks,

Angie

Angie, I am not sure but GasX has become my friend. I also am still having gas pains my husband rubs my back and that helps alot.

Hi Angie!

Well that sucks that this pain has returned. First thing I would look at doing is taking GasX to see if that helps relieve the pain. Also putting some heat like either a hot shower or a heating pad on your shoulder might help too. If that doesn't help and the pain continues you should call your doctor to make sure it's not anything else. Best of luck and I am sure it's just gas.

Hi Angie!

I too had the shoulder pain and I was banded on 9/23/08 and for the last month have not had any gas pains. Yes the gas pain in your shoulder is most likely from the gas they bloat you up with during surgery, that is what my surgeon told me and it sounds like your having the same issues. It does go away, a heating pad and IB Motrin helped me! Let me know how things are going! GO BANDERS!!!!!!

Shawna in Idaho!