Question:
Pain starts in my shoulders and runs down both arms.
I have noticed that after I eat greasy foods or something sweet that is high in fat will cause pain/ache in my shoulders and then it runs down both my arms. It will go away if massaged or after 10-15 minutes. Is this common? Is anyone else experiencing this? — Tonda (posted on July 18, 2006)
July 18, 2006
one of the most important things is to limit your fatty, greasy foods you
eat. Every body is different because some people will dump when they eat
fatty foods. If you stay away from those foods you will be ok. You did
not say what type of foods is causing this. You just might be eating the
wrong types of foods.
Good Luck
— Steve Cohen
July 18, 2006
I'm not going to be mean, but why on earth did you have your body cut up if
you weren't prepared to avoid this kind of diet? The only time I've heard
of shooting pains in arms it was a prelude to a heart attack. Maybe your
body is giving you a serious hint about what it does not want you to
consume...
— j_coulter
July 18, 2006
You know it really upsets me when people blast others for eating the wrong
foods!! You know what, I started out at 369, and got down to a size 8, and
yes I did eat bad foods every now & then!! It is ridiculous to think
we can NEVER eat certain foods again!! This new pouch is a tool to help
us, not cure us, or make us suffer for the rest of our lives! And yes I
still maintain at almost 3 years out (except for the fact that I am
pregnant at the moment and have gained a few!!)
— GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS
July 18, 2006
Well, that last person to post, about getting cut up for nothing pretty
much, is absolutely right. She has a really good point. And nobody is
trying to be mean. But yes, you should think about what you put into your
mouth. Everything that goes in there now is going to have an effect on you.
Be careful! How far out are you, what kind of foods have you been eating,
does your doctor have a plan for you to follow? Answer these questions, and
you may get more advice. Feel free to email me if you have any questions!
:) Steph
— squeekypete
July 18, 2006
They are all correct, You did not say how far out you are,but, you should
be making the changes to stay away
from those types of foods. It is probably a feeling of dumping & you
don't realize it. Dumping hits people in
all different ways. I would for sure check with your Doc
if these pains continue. But if it is the food that is causing the pain
then by all means stay away from those
foods. Marilyn Clifford (2 1/2 years out)
— Marilyn C.
July 19, 2006
Wow--I am amazed at the apparent total self control that a few people have
magically aquired with surgery. Because, you know, I'm sure that not one
of them have EVER put anything "wrong" into their mouths post op.
Puh-leeze. Anyway, I think your pain is a type of dumping. I would
actually experience something like that before surgery when I'd drink
something too high in sugar. It was a weird feeling, a really funky ache
that would start in the muscles of my shoulders, but it would go away after
a period of time. Haven't experienced it post op, but sugars and fats make
me dump so hard that I avoid them as much as possible. =) By the way, I
saw your pictures and you look fantastic! Way to go.
— lollie26
July 19, 2006
Gallbladder inflammation will usually hurt in the shoulders. I have been an
RN for ten years and this is a common symptom. Go see your surgeon ASAP.
— shannonwaycott
July 20, 2006
I had a simular experience while I was doing acupuncture. I quit doing it.
I ended up having an MRI on my neck (again). But the attacks quit after I
stopped the accupunture.
— LaurieH
July 20, 2006
Sounds like gallbladder, but it could also be heart related so you see your
doctor ASAP. Good luck.
— catleth
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