I had the deluxe package on 9/20/11 as an outpatient. No issues, no need for pain meds. I was very sore and felt like I had been put through some type of extensive exercise program my back and shoulders hurt but not the surgical site. My throat just felt like someone had a choke hold on me.

I was doing great until 9/27 when I went for my post op and my dr. told me I could now lift up to the weight of a 1/2 gallon of milk, could drive and take a real shower. That night, the arm pain came back! I had my first week since March of no burning or stabbing in my left arm or headache. Although the headache is still gone, the arm pain still remains.

I called the nurse the next day and she said to stop and start back at square one. Well the pain is still with me back at square one and that's been now 3 days. Hoping it will stop again.

I keep reading about a collar some are having to wear, I don't have a collar and no limitations on moving my neck. I am off work for the next 6 weeks but my dr said if I felt like I wanted to go back sooner, I could.

Riding in a car/vehicle is not fun, I haven't driven as turning my head quickly isn't comfortable and I fear I may be in a bind.

Has anyone else had arm pain come and go after surgery? I was so hoping it was gone for good.