any hear with shoulder pain way after surgery?

gdf18 · February 21, 2009

I had it from time to time but seldom often the first few months, but now, the last couple of months, I'm getting that terrrible pain in the left shoulder all the time. My surgeon isn't giving much support and I'm wondering if something wasn't right with my surgery or if it's just gas related and WHY? Anyone out there with same?

peony · February 21, 2009

Yes, I had terrible shoulder pain. I noticed it in the recovery room and told my Dr. about it. We waited it out for several weeks. She did some testing and discovered that the tubing was pushing the against a nerve in my diaphragm. She went back in and attached it with a few stitches. I have not had the problem since.

BigMomma1981 · February 21, 2009

I have this pain when I get hungry. I too was told that something my be pushing against my nerve. I kind of just grin and bear it as it isn't often. If things get worse then I will have them check.

ShrinkyDink · February 21, 2009

I still get shoulder pain when I eat just a bit too much, I guess the pressure in my pouch causes it. It's a good warning for me that I've taken a bite too many and I better stop. It eases up as the food starts to pass on through but it hurts pretty bad in the meantime.

Bella8891 · February 21, 2009

Yes and I still do if I eat too much. It must put pressure on a nerve in the esophagus?

u matter · February 21, 2009

yes, I had surgery, 3 days ago and my left shoulder aches. My surgeon said this happens often and Tylenol should help. I had the liquid tylenol last night and I was able to sleep. I have percoset but don't want to get drugged up.

klutzyazhel · February 22, 2009

Nope! Thank Goodness, I have had other surgeries that caused me severe shoulder pains, but not this time..Got L-U-C-K-Y !

Leah28 · February 22, 2009

I had incredibly bad shoulder pain constantly after my op. I went to my local massage therapist and she suggested Bowen Therapy. I thought it was a bunch of hippy cr*p, but I was desperate and gave it a go.

It worked wonders! The only time I get it now is when I eat too much.

Maybe find a Bowen Therapist and give it a go - nothing to lose except hopefully your pain!

pattic · February 22, 2009

I had pain in my shoulder after my surgery. It lasted about 6 weeks. Someone on this site suggested lying with my arm raised over my head and also to use a heating pad. It helped a lot.

gdf18 · February 26, 2009

THanks everyone. I've read more on the boards and see there are some still in pain after years. I've got the kind that happens on EMPTY, so rather than skipping meals I'll have to add food. I really like not eating when I don't feel like it. This is not good. LOL.

Thanks all.