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I had my gallbatter removed three days ago. i am feeling the same awful pain as before the surgery, but its on the left side and in my back. why?

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See your doctor...: If you are having severe pain after surgery you need to see your surgeon to figure out what is going on. During a laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder the abdomen is filled with gas and this can cause shoulder and back pain post-operatively. But this pain could also be a sign of pancreatitis.

Answered 3/2/2013

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