Burning Pain Under My Shoulder Blade.

[LovingmeForever 337]

I was sleeved June 7, 2012 and I was find until last month. Starting weight 230, current weight 169. I started having this burning pain under my right shoulder blade and I don't know why. Do you have any ideas what can be? I have done some research, but nothing. Please help. Thanks:)

[JustSkinnyMeInside 89]

Do you still have your gallbladder? I dont know if it could be that but since its a new pain that persists you should call your surgeon to be safe. Leaks can still happen this far out too.

[doxieville 799]

May be gallbladder. .

Call your doc tomorrow!!!! I just had mine out. Not fun, but a gall stone episode are pretty horrific.

[Annie B 89]

What Are the Symptoms of Gallstones?

Gallstones often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't are called "silent stones." A person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness.

When symptoms do appear, they may include:

• Pain in the upper abdomen and upper back. The pain may last for several hours.
  
• Nausea
  
• Vomiting
  
• Other gastrointestinal problems, including bloating, indigestion and heartburn, and gas
  

From WebMD

[doxieville 799]

What Are the Symptoms of Gallstones?

Gallstones often don't cause symptoms. Those that don't are called "silent stones." A person usually learns he or she has gallstones while being examined for another illness.

When symptoms do appear' date=' they may include:

[*']Pain in the upper abdomen and upper back. The pain may last for several hours.

[*]Nausea

[*]Vomiting

[*]Other gastrointestinal problems, including bloating, indigestion and heartburn, and gas

From WebMD

The lack of symptoms and being unaware of them isn't quite true for WLS patients. WLS patients are aware that our gallbladders can act up at any time because of rapid weight loss.

[LovingmeForever 337]

Thank you very much:) I am going to my Dr tomorrow.

[Scaredy Cat 92]

Is there a reason why the surgeon doesn't take them out as part of the procedure if its very possible to cause problems/pain?

[doxieville 799]

Good question, and i'll be interested in what other people say. I have read on here that some surgeons do take it out during their sleeve surgery.

For me, it would have been too much for my body to deal with as I also needed a hiatal hernia repair. Also, from what I understand, it isn't a given that your gallbladder will act up. I had stones pre-op so for me it was mainly a matter of time before I needed it out. Unfortunately, I needed it out sooner than later at 7 weeks post-op. .

[slimshadee 26]

Pain between the shoulder blades is a common symptom of a gall bladder attack. Sorry, webmd is not correct on this one! Pls let us know

[mylifeinpink 349]

Yes I have those super sharp pains under my shoulder blades also.

I do not have a gall bladder though, so mine is not GB. It was take OUT with my sleeve surgery.

Mine is like a sharp hot knife is being dug into my back right under my shoulder blades:(I feel you ;(

I have an MRI next Thursday. Also I have been numb from the belly button down since early August.

Best of luck to you!

[doxieville 799]

Yes I have those super sharp pains under my shoulder blades also.

I do not have a gall bladder though' date=' so mine is not GB. It was take OUT with my sleeve surgery.

Mine is like a sharp hot knife is being dug into my back right under my shoulder blades:(I feel you ;(

I have an MRI next Thursday. Also I have been numb from the belly button down since early August.

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Best of luck to you![/quote']

You have WHAT??? Numbing???! You didn't think you were just going to slip that in w no one commenting, did ya?:-)

Since the surgery? Did a nerve get nicked? Could the shoulder blade pain be trapped gas? PLEASE let us know what the MRI shows.

Hugs,

Judy

[Ready4success 380]

Is there a reason why the surgeon doesn't take them out as part of the procedure if its very possible to cause problems/pain?

Most surgeons order a gallbladder ultrasound to see if there are gallstones before surgery. If gallstones are present, even if the patient is asymptomatic, insurance will pay for both surgeries to be done at one time. Gallbladder problems are probable after large amounts of weightloss, but not absolute, so insurance doesn't cover prophylactic removal. They just wait until you have an attack, then they have to pay for the ER visit, the gallbladder surgery, and the recovery. Really smart, huh?

[Ready4success 380]

Gallbladder problems are probable after large amounts of weightloss' date=' but not absolute, so insurance doesn't cover prophylactic removal.[/quote']

I should say, gallbladder problems are more possible than probable, but definitely not absolute.

[mylifeinpink 349]

You have WHAT??? Numbing???! You didn't think you were just going to slip that in w no one commenting' date=' did ya?:-)

Since the surgery? Did a nerve get nicked? Could the shoulder blade pain be trapped gas? PLEASE let us know what the MRI shows.

Hugs,

Judy[/quote']

Thank you Judy- yes numb- super NOT fun! I don't think I got nicked - I think it's my body adjusting or a pinched nerve. The neurologist is concerned though, so MRI it is.

[VitaleEM 44]

I was sleeved June 7' date=' 2012 and I was find until last month. Starting weight 230, current weight 169. I started having this burning pain under my right shoulder blade and I don't know why. Do you have any ideas what can be? I have done some research, but nothing. Please help. Thanks:)[/quote']

My surgeon told me to call nim rignt away if i felt this. You should call. Dont wait.