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It's been a week now after i've had my gallbladder removed, will i get the all clear from my gp to go back to work?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Surgeon: Your surgeon should advise you and the PCP - GP since, the surgeon he/ she has the most information. Also depends on the level of effort for work. No major decisions while taking pain pills!

Answered 9/1/2014

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I had my gallbladder removed a decade ago. for the last week every time I eat I get severe pain under my right ribs that radiates to under my back. ?

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Here are my symptoms, 3 weeks vomitting, lost 15lbs, pain started two days ago upper right, sharp pain goes to back, bilirubin in urine, all blood work neg. ct scan neg., gallbladder removed last year. gi specialist in hospital ordered endoscopy tomorrow

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