Following abdominal laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery it is normal to experience abdominal pain / discomfort and / or trapped wind either in the left shoulder, middle of the upper back and / or across the top of your tummy.
Pain relief (as well as anti-sickness medication) is administered whilst you are under general anaesthetic to help with post-operative pain relief and to help encourage you to mobilise as soon as possible post-operatively.  If you are in pain following your surgery it is important to advise the nursing team looking after you.
On discharge you will be provided with pain relief to take home. To help minimise pain following your surgery it is important to mobilise and avoid lying down for long periods during the day to prevent you from getting too stiff and sore.  Sipping on peppermint tea, cordial or having some peppermint liquid can help ease trapped wind.