I have left shoulder pain after gastric sleeve. Is this normal?

March 8, 2019
Asked By:jtc24 in Houston, TX

I had my gastric sleeve 4 days ago now I’m doing much better with pain I’m walking more The only issue I’m having is left shoulder pain it’s not a really bad pain but it’s there I ask my surgeon and he said that’s normal for the first 15days or so Just wondering if it’s normal or not thanks

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Answer: Yes, left shoulder pain after gastric sleeve surgery is common

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