Alexander Wright said:it’s entirely possible the positioning during the procedure played a role.
When you have an abdominal patient who is completely relaxed—which, let’s face it, they all have to be—getting that positioning right while they're under anesthesia is everything. You don't want any nerve damage from compression or stretching.
Then there’s the question of whether we're actually looking at shoulder issues or if it's more about the neck... maybe the intubation was a bit tricky? If they had to use heavy cervical extension just to get a clear view and get the tube in, that could definitely cause some trouble.
Yeah... it's definitely my shoulders and back. Before the surgery, they assured me it wouldn't be an issue. I'm 25, I'm not overweight, and they checked my mouth to make sure everything looked fine for the tube, saying it would be smooth sailing. The surgery itself went fine, but this intense pain in my shoulders? It's brutal. Honestly, I could barely handle it.😢