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I had my gallbladder removed two weeks ago, along with a hernia on my belly button. im having sharp pains under my right rib and at my belly button, could this be something else besides the removal of my gallbladder?

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not likely: two weeks after surgery this is most likely postoperative pains. It should be improving every day and you can have some discomfort for 4-6 weeks. However if the pain is increasing and you start having fevers, nausea or vomiting then I recommend talking to your surgeon.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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