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Had cholecystectomy in 2011. have been having upper right quad pain and persistant diarrhea and loose stools ever since. is this normal?

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No and yes: Loose stools after a cholecystectomy is not uncommon. Ruq pain post-op this many years out is abnormal. You should go see a doctor for that.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2014

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