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A member asked:

2 weeks after gallbladder removal still have pain under right ribs and in my back on the right side. ?

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Wait few more days: pain to disappear and go for a post OP follow up visit to your surgeon. If you have no fever may be you have small amount of fluid collection will resolve soon . Speak to your surgeon.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/11/2020

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