Intense Neck Pain

[PenelopeRae2000]

Hi all-
This is my first post and I’m hoping I can get some feedback or ideas…. I had surgery on 10/25 and have been recovering fairly well, don’t feel dehydrated, (not quite getting in 64oz) but tolerating liquid fine. The problem that I’m having is, starting day 2/3 post-op I’ve had INTENSE neck pain?!? It’s isolated to my neck. I’ve read a little bit about the ‘gas pain’ that sometimes occurs but this is isolated to my neck (not shoulders) and it’s awful! Any help would be very much appreciated!

 

[Suthy]

I had that intense pain in my neck while still in the hospital, spent 2 days. It’s awful, but does eventually go away. If it’s not resolving, be sure to speak with your doctor to rule out other causes than “gas pain”!

 

[dianeseattle]

Welcome, Penelope Rae. I think Suthy is right, and I think it's gas pain or somehow a result of surgery. But this is a question you need to ask a doctor. We have a tendency to attribute every pain or new discomfort to surgery after we have it. It could be unrelated, and anytime you have pain, that's your body telling you something. It's best not to assume you know what it's from, unless you're a doctor and expert. WLS is a complicated biological transformation and many things can happen. But you can have completely unrelated stuff going on, and you shouldn't suffer through it without help. Call your doctor.

 

[CNL04321]

Dont forget your are also probably sleeping in a position you arent used to sleeping in! Check your pillow also. As mentioned in other comments, gas does affect us in different areas of our body also. Feel better quick!