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Is it normal to have shoulder pain from the gas a month after laparoscopic surgery?
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No. : Shoulder pain following laparoscopy is believed to be due to irritation of the diaphragm by the carbon dioxide that is used to inflate the abdomen. This pain should resolve within 2 to 3 days after surgery. I am afraid that you are barking up the wrong tree.
Answered 1/24/2018
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No: It does depend on what was done to your diaphragm- because the pain comes from irritation of the diaphragm, and for just the carbon dioxide, it usually is gone in 3 to 4 days. If they did a hiatal hernia repair, or a lap-band, you could have pain for a while.
Answered 11/3/2016
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No: Shoulder pain a month after laparoscopic surgery is not likely related to the surgery.
Answered 12/2/2015
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