Question:
Has anyone had a frozen shoulder several months post-op?

I'm currently undergoing physical theraphy for a sore arm & shoulder, today the thereaphist mentioned that he felt I had adhesive capulitis, or a frozen shoulder. While looking this up on the internet, I found out that it can occur after surgery, and being 6 months post-op a VBG, I was wondering if anyone else who had any kind of WLS also had the same problem.    — Sue F. (posted on March 20, 2002)

March 20, 2002
Hi, no I dont have frozen shoulder but I do have a frozen back, buttocks and left arm. Im 2 weeks out Lap RNY. MY doctor said it was because of the postioning during surgery. Evidently, they tilt the bed forward and backward and depending on our weight alot of weight is pulling on our bodies, particularly the arms. He said it would work itself out. I am having to wear a wrist splint on my hand because while it's numb there is also pain. The back problem has caused problems with my walking. MY tummy has never hurt, just the back, butt and hand. IF anyone has a way to speed this recovery please let all of us know. Good luck to you and let me know how you progress.
   — L M.