Question 1

after gallbladder surgery, pain in right shoulder blade common?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder pain: Not common, but it does happen if the diaphragmatic nerves are irritated and there is referred pain to the posterior shoulder.

Question 2

i just had open gallbladder surgery yesterday. why is my right shoulder and back hurting? the pain is awful. i can't find a comfortable position

Accepted Answer

Lots of reasons...: The biggest concern, given the location of your "referred pain" is for a bile leak. I don't know the circumstances that warranted your surgical approach being an "open" one rather than laparoscopic, but open cholecystectomy is often reserved for the "tough cases."  call your surgeon immediately (assuming you're home) and get checked now.

Question 3

when will the right shoulder pain after my gallbladder surgery go away?

Accepted Answer

In few day,gas pain: Are common after laparoscopic procedures because carbon dioxide is injected into the abdomen to improve the surgeon's view.  To help treat that.Position yourself on your side if you have shoulder pain caused by the carbon dioxide irritating the diaphragm. Bring your knees to your chest and hold this position for 5 to 15 minutes, recommends the universityof wisconsin hospital.

Question 4

2nd day after gallbladder surgery still in pain with trapped gas how long till this goes away? also having a stabbing feeling in right shoulder

Accepted Answer

2-3 days: stabbing feeling in shoulder is probably trapped gas, it gets better.  Give it another day.

Question 5

i'm having very sharp pains in my shoulder blades and i just had gallbladder surgery yesterda, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Postoperative pain: Pain after laparoscopic surgery can be located in the abdomen, can cause feeling of abdominal gas pressure, can be pain at incision sites, and pain on the upper shoulders due to irritation of the diaphragm. Use the prescribed pain medications & walk around. These pains resolve over a few days. If the pains are getting worse or associated with vomiting or fever, call your surgeon.

Question 6

larascopic gallbladder surgery 4 weeks ago. after 2wks shoulder pain, pain just below ribs on right side and in midback. could it be a trapped nerve?

Accepted Answer

Air: This was probably due to trapped air after the surgery. Should be improving as time goes by. Check with your surgeon if not improving.

Question 7

for a couple of days ive been experiencing bad pain upper back between shoulder blades with a feeling that im struggling to take deep breaths. what could cause? i had gallbladder surgery 8 weeks ago and have been carrying more weight the last 2 wks?

Accepted Answer

: Does not seem to be from your surgery. Tou need to be seen for proper assessment. Pl see your MD. Hope you feel better

Question 8

how long does gallbladder surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Not long: Uncomplicated gall bladder removal takes an hr or less.

Question 9

who is most at risk of needing gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Women.: Gallstones are twice as likely to occur in women, especially those who are pregnant or of childbearing age. Overweight people, older adults, native americans and mexican americans are also at greater risk. The development of gallstones may run in families, but gallstones can be present in anyone who has a gallbladder.

Question 10

can i smoke weed after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Careful: you have to be careful.
you just had anesthesia.
you are on narcotic pain medication.
I will not recommend it.

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I just had open gallbladder surgery yesterday. why is my right shoulder and back hurting? the pain is awful. i can't find a comfortable position

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When will the right shoulder pain after my gallbladder surgery go away?

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2nd day after gallbladder surgery still in pain with trapped gas how long till this goes away? also having a stabbing feeling in right shoulder

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I'm having very sharp pains in my shoulder blades and i just had gallbladder surgery yesterda, what can it be?

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Larascopic gallbladder surgery 4 weeks ago. after 2wks shoulder pain, pain just below ribs on right side and in midback. could it be a trapped nerve?

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For a couple of days ive been experiencing bad pain upper back between shoulder blades with a feeling that im struggling to take deep breaths. what could cause? i had gallbladder surgery 8 weeks ago and have been carrying more weight the last 2 wks?

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