I had my gallbladder removed in 2009 and for the last 4 days my upper stomach has been hurting bad...very tender to the touch i'm over weight, diabetic and high cholesterol .

This : This problem requires a physical examination, and more information. Was your gallbladder removed laparoscopically? If so another possibility of your pain could be a trocar site hernia, meaning a small area of fat or other tissue has herniated through the small incision that the ports were placed through. This would cause tenderness, and usually redness closer to the skin.

Without : Without more information and an examination, it's difficult to determine what's causing your symptoms. If your pain is located in the upper right side of your abdomen, you might be dealing with a recurrent gallstone (having your gallbladder out doesn't prevent the formation of stones in your bile duct, which still funnels bile from your liver to your intestine). As you probably know, diabetics are more likely to form gallstones than non-diabetics; a high cholesterol level and being overweight also contribute to the risk for gallstones. It's also possible you have an ulcer, gastritis, or a pancreatic problem. In any event, your symptoms are worrisome, and you should see your doctor as soon as possible if you haven't already done so. I hope things go well for you!

Exam and blood work: Sounds like you need to be evaluated. If the pain is in the right upper quadrant that could be your liver and there can be fatty infiltration of the liver related to obesity and high cholesterol. If the pain is in the upper middle it could be a stomach ulcer or pancreatitis. Either way, you need to be checked.