Gallbladder-like pain from GERD?

The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to increase the surface area. This creates a dome like elevated structure for better view of the organs. The area of abdominal wall is also increased by insufflation with carbon dioxide gas. Post laparoscopy shoulder pain is associated with insertion of carbon dioxide gas during a gallbladder surgery . Shoulder pain occurs mainly due to the below given reasons.

Shoulder pain is usually a common side effect of laparoscopy surgery. The pain gradually disappears after 2 or 3 days. During that period, doctors advice consumption of warm drinks and lemon tea. The pain can be alleviated with ginger ale, peppermint tea or carrot juice. If the pain aggravates, doctors prescribe anti-gas pills or pain killers. Some common shoulder exercises also help to reduce the pain.

If you still have the shoulder pain I would recommend checking with your Doctor.

I hope this helps you in some small way.

Kindly,

Kitt

Lovie,
I have a friend who had the surgery and continues to have symptoms. She has duct issues, and gets pain, but I think it's more in the rib area. She went for a procedure where they inserted a stint in an attempt to enlarge the duct, but they couldn't leave it in. It didn't help.
I know this doesn't match your symptoms, but I'm providing the information so you that others who have had gallbladder surgery get phantom pains. I always thought it was amazing that she'd had her gallbladder out, but was still getting the same symptoms!
Go figure,
Denise
When do you have your surgery?

Lovie,

Oops, I misread and thought you were still having the shoulder pain from your gallbladder surgery.  I wish you the best on Friday and hope all goes well for you.

((((((((((Hugs)))))))))

Kitt