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spooky228

Day 4. Has anyone had problems with shoulder pain, or pain when liquids especially cold ones
hit your tummy? It is almost a stinging sensation. I hope it goes away.

The first 2 days were the worst. After the 3rd day I could move around better. I guess it has
also to do with my age and arthritis issues.

pawoodhull

The shoulder paid could be simply from the positioning in the operating room or maybe you slept wrong in the hospital bed. I am 2 years out and I still can't drink ice water. Cold yes, suck on ice chips yes, but actually drink ice water, my sleeved tummy no longer likes it. Can't really say it's a stinging sensation, just uncomfortable. As for your arthritis, give it time. I know I still have arthritis in my lower spine, hips, knees, and feet, but after losing the first 100, I really haven't had any pain! Yes if I over do it I am reminded that the arthritis is still there, but 95% of the time I no longer need any kind of pain killer. It's great! Sounds like overall you are doing normal and well. Congratulations on your new life!

karensdream

Day 4. Has anyone had problems with shoulder pain, or pain when liquids especially cold ones
hit your tummy? It is almost a stinging sensation. I hope it goes away.

The first 2 days were the worst. After the 3rd day I could move around better. I guess it has
also to do with my age and arthritis issues.

The shoulder pain most likely has to do with the carbon dioxide gas they used during the procedure to distend you abdomen. This allows the doc to see and maneuver around your internal organs. They remove as much as they can, but it often gets trapped under your diaphragm, and causes a referred pain to your shoulder. As your body either absorbs or eliminates the excess gas, the pain will go away. I still have trouble with real cold liquids. they cause almost like a spasm when I swallow. Taking small sips helps, along with holding the liquid in your mouth for a few secs before you swallow. It warms the liquid a bit.