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I've had a gastric band, i get bad pain in my shoulders since. will this go away?

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Speak to the surgeon: Some times fluid collection under diaphragm may cause refered shoulder pain, or totally unrelated to your surgery, bring to your surgeon's attention for tests and treatment.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/21/2020

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