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A 25-year-old female asked:

laparoscopy 6 days ago and getting really sharp shooting pains below belly button when i walk or lift anything is this normal?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

General Surgery 39 years experience

Pain: Pain early after surgery is common. Follow your surgeon's instruction. Call your surgeon if you have concerns as I do not know the details of your medical conditions or the details of the surgery performed.

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