Dear Hope2457,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
After an operation, people often get aches and pains in places they did not expect to, such as the back, neck, hips and legs can all be very sore. The staff in the operating theatre take great care of you when you are asleep and try to move you into the positions they need you to be in very gently. However, because your muscles are very relaxed as a result of the anaesthetic, sometimes muscles can ache for several days after your surgery. Also a small amount of gas is put into your abdominal cavity to inflate it to enable the surgeon to see inside the abdomen, this an occasionally cause your shoulders to ache.
Take it easy, take the pain relief you were given in hospital and your aches should resolve over a few days. Having said this, I am not medically trained and there can be other, more serious causes of chest pain after surgery. I would advise speaking to your GP. However if the pain worsens or you develop any shortness of breath or breathing difficulties I would advise seeking urgent medical advice by calling 999 or attending your local A&E.
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
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