Ok, I'm 2 years post op and have this strange pain.

I had open RNY 10/01 and had an ulcer removed open a year later. After the second surgery I noticed a severe pain in my left shoulder whenever I experienced any kind of intestinal distress. aka gass or 'I gotta go'. Anyhow the pain was excruciating but would instantly dissapear when the distress would dissapear. I found it odd, but lived with it. It faded a little over time but is still present a year later. In the last month I started having severe pain every time I ate. It is different than the pain from the ulcer and sometimes it causes me to throw up. The shoulder pain is becoming more intense and is shooting down the left side of my back. I'm certain this is some kind of nerve pain, but do not know what is causing it. I have consulted with my doctor and have had an upper GI, which showed nothing being wrong. The doctor and I were concerned that it could have been an obstruction of the bowel. It really does feel like that, that everyting is stuck just outside my pouch. At the same time the pain started my bowel habits changed, again leading the doc and myself to believing it to be an obstruction. Questions are: Can an upper GI just not see and obstruction because you have not eaten when they do the test and all they have you do is drink a liquid? And does anyone else have any experience with this strange shoulder pain. I read somewhere that it was some odd sign of something, but I can't remember. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks--Becky

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