post-op visit

I had my first post op today. I have lost 7 pounds since last Wednesday a total of 16 pounds in 3 weeks. However, I am having so much left shoulder pain that I am not really excited because I am just worried that this pain will not go away. The doc said it is from the nerve and I could wake up tomorrow and it cold be gone or it could take some time. I know I am only 5 days out but I am worried it will never go away.

Congrats on the weight loss!

The pain should go away, your body is going through alot of adjustments and just had a big surgery. Be patient, take liquid tylenol if you need it, use a heating pad, and rest.

You will get better.

Best wishes.

Congrats on your weight loss. I know what you mean about the shoulder pain.  I am 4 weeks post op. I had horrible gas pain in my shoulder after surgery. It went away after the first week. Now it has come back the last couple of days. I called my surgeon today and they said sometimes the gas just lingers and to start gas x again. hey said for me to call back if it doesn't go away.

The heating pad really helped me with shoulder pain.  Good luck!

Thanks! The heating pad does help.