A member asked:

I had a laparoscopic appendectomy 3 weeks ago thursday, and i am still having stomach pain. i hurt mainly around my belly button. is this normal?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

??? Hernia: You may have a incisional hernia in the umbilicus. See your surgeon for follow up

Answered 1/29/2021

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Dr. Jason Boardman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Post-operative pains: It is very normal to have pains at the incisions especially at the umbilicus after a laparoscopic appendectomy. As long as you have no other symptoms there should not be much of a concern.

Answered 10/28/2015

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