Question:
I have weird body pain

My body seems to be freaking out. I am 7 months post op, and I have lost 115 pounds. I am having these strange pains all over! I have read about others having back pain from the excess skin, but I also have pain in my side, one of my upper arms...anyone else have this problem?    — Jennifer R. (posted on March 7, 2003)

March 7, 2003
COuld it be excess gas? I know I've had problems with pain in different areas and it was caused by none other than a build up of gas for some reason. If it keeps happening, I'd check it out just to be on the safe side. I had back and stomach pain, as well as left shoulder and left side pain and it turned out to be a perforated ulcer in my stomach. This is rare, and not saying this is what's happening to you by any means, just saying to be cautious. I hope you feel better!
   — Lezlie Y.

March 7, 2003
Hello, I had all of the same pains you are speaking of, after my first surgery... The worst pain was my shoulder pain... and back pain as well. I asked my Dr about this and it was explained to me that the positions they put you in during surgery are incredible. I used pain meds especially for the shoulder pain, I can remember the nurses asking me how my inscion was and all I complained about was the shoulder pain, it took a while for that pain to go away, I also went to a chiropractor and continue to do so. Be patient, it will eventually go away. Do not be afraid to tell your Dr about your shoulder pain and if RX pain meds help then by all means use them, don't be silent about it, tell everyone, your Primary Dr and surgeon about this pain you are having, it is important, after seven months I found out I had eleven ulcers and needed another surgery, so please, dont be silent about your pain..... Good luck to you, please email me if I can be of any other help to you... Your friend in WLS ~Michelle
   — Michelle H.