Question:
Having Pain in Left Shoulder

I'm 11 months out from my gastric bypass, and this last two days I've been having pain in the left should after I drink something and after I eat something, Does anyone know what it might be??    — theskinnyqueen.blogspot (posted on March 21, 2009)

March 21, 2009
This sounds somewhat familiar...I do remember having this now and then and thinking it was just trapped gas...It always went away...So I never bothered with it...If it keeps on for a few days...call your surgeons office and ask...It's all you really can do...Pain is tricky and you always want to consult a doctor if you have chronic pain...even if it's just gas! LOL Better to be safe than sorry! Good luck!
   — .Anita R.

March 21, 2009
pain on the left COULD be gas, pinch nerve or an indication of a POSSIBLE heart attack or stroke. if you feel it may be gas, move around and try to get it out. if you think you may be a heart attack or stroke, get to a hospital NOW. i have not had any surgery to experience the gas that goes w/ bari surgery but have had pain bad pain on the left to make me go to the emergency room twice, only to find out that it was gas. do not feel embareced if it is gas. better safe than sorry.
   — chickie_mama

March 21, 2009
Yes, the all familiar left shoulder pain. That was such a mystery to my doctors. I finally went to accupuncture and she said it was a problem with my digestion. Tums pretty much helped and a few sessions with her. I hope you find the answer.
   — bariatricdivalatina

March 22, 2009
Gas from eating too fast is probably the most commomn reason. Another thought that comes to mind is gall bladder inflammation. So if you still have your gall bladder, check in with your doctor.
   — cvalent1

March 22, 2009
The previous answers are both correct - please don't assume left shoulder pain is nothing until it's been checked out. Gall bladder inflammation often manifests as left shoulder pain. Women do not always present typical heart attack symptoms, but they can, including shooting pain in the left shoulder and arm. Please call your surgeon and/or family practitioner tomorrow. Good luck and God bless. Julie P. RN
   — MuseAcal

March 23, 2009
It is gas/indigestion.
   — pjwinfrey