Question:
What could be causing this?

I had my gallbladder removed 2 days ago and although I also had a gastric bypass 5 months ago, I don't remember having the pains I am having with this surgery. Maybe because its only been a few days since the GB surgery but I am having sharp pains in the shoulders and the left side. Could this be trapped gas? I am not running a fever so I doubt its an infection. Anyone have anything similar? Thanks,    — cherby56 (posted on September 18, 2003)

September 18, 2003
Hi, whenever you have pain in that area of the body it is wise to have it checked out by a physician. Especially after anytype of surgery. I do not want to frighten you, but it is best to be safe because with any surgery comes the risk of pulmonary embolism. Please have it checked ASAP. take care.
   — Karen Renee

September 18, 2003
It is trapped gas. I had the same problem. Get up and walk walk walk. Also try some gas X.
   — Robin T.

September 18, 2003
That happened to my sister and they told her it was trapped gas. She walked and walked and took gas x and it got better.
   — CARLA C.

September 18, 2003
I had that same problem when I had surgery! When I had my WLS, the surgeon removed my gallbladder too. For about 6 days after my surgery, my shoulders killed me. My surgeon said that it was trapped gas and that it would eventually go away. Boy did it hurt! Try laying on a heating pad. It seamed to help dull the pain.
   — S A.