I had laparoscopic procedure this morning and suffered the most excruciating pain radiating from my diaphragm all the way to my shoulders, as a result of residual CO2 (gas) in my abdomen from the procedure! This pain completely distracted me from the fact I have several abdominal incisions. At one point I was struggling to breathe the pain was so unbearable on my diaphragm. However, after much research and speaking to my Doctor I found that the best relief came from a combination of a heat pad, occasional downward dog position (face down and butt up on your knees) for as long as i could stand in order to move gas back towards abdomen, prescription pain reliever toradol and prescription simethicone. I'm no longer suffering and can comfortably lay down and finally relax.
Did you have painful surgery without an anesthetic?
I had general anesthesia for 3 procedures in 1, including the laparoscopy. The only pain I initially felt was the leftover CO2 in mu b abdominal cavity pressing on my diaphragm, which sent a surge of pain to my shoulder and neck and my lungs.
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