ouchh shoulder pain

I am doing so great from getting my Lap Band, it is amazing! However, I do have some pretty bad left shoulder pain. " Some patients experience shoulder pain which is a result of the gas used during the procedure. An over-the-counter remedy can be taken, such as "Gas-X", to relieve the discomfort." Reading up on it, seems it is normal. I guess it is gas. Did anyone else have or still have this?  hmph... hope it leaves me soon! Butttttttttttttttttttt... OUCHIESSSS

Ddee, Yes unfortunately the gas is normal.  The best thing that I did was walk alot.  It seems to disapte (sp) with the walking.  Hope you feel better soon. Darlene

Yep, normal. I think that was the worst part of recovery for me. Walking helps move things along.

YEP!  The left shoulder hurt--had my mom and dh massaging it--best help was moving, walking, etc.  It was the worst for me just a day or two after surgery. Hope it moves on out soon for ya! Rhonda 

Me, too!  Walking, walking and more walking will make the bad old shoulder pain go away.   :) Freddie

Ddee, I had the lap band a few days before you and I had the same pain.  I am a week and half out and I still have some pain in my shoulder (not alot).  It is from the gas.  I called my doctor because it did get unbearable and he recommended to use the Gas-X strips and to walk.  I just had to wait it out.  Just give it another day or two and it should be gone. Lisa

Thank you all a thousand times! Just knowing you are out here makes me smile. To think you are praying for me..is ..like.. wow! Now, I won't be afraid of this shoulder pain. hugs