New Berlin, WI

A 30-year-old female asked:

Had my gallbladder removed 16 days ago. about how long for larger (belly button) incision to heal? still pretty painful at times. others look great.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A Verified Doctoranswered

Trauma Surgery 52 years experience

Depends: on your nutritional status but n average 4-6 whks to completely heal

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 25-year-old male asked:

I had my gallbladder removed yesterday at 9am. The incisions around my belly button are a lot more soar today than yesterday. Is this normal?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 30-year-old female asked:

I had my gallbladder out a year ago and my incision in my belly button is so sore and white puss and very red and hurts to touch I was also pregnant.

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 35-year-old member asked:

Should i be concerned if I have hardness under belly button incision post gallbladder surgery?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

I have a sharp pulling rigid pain around belly button incision after gallbladder removal via laparoscopic?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year-old member asked:

My belly button incision from gallbladder removal is bruised?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Last updated Feb 15, 2016

Found in:

Old health›Pain›Incision

People also asked

Gallbladder out 3 days ago. 4 incisions. Dr took 3 bandages off, my belly button still has gauze, big clear square bandage. Do i remove that?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Had my gallbladder removed over a month ago and my belly button around my incision is painful and pressure when I press around it, what does it mean?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Hi i had my gall bladder removed two weeks ago via keyhole and my stomach is still swollen and hard. Is this normal? The incisions have mostly healed apart from my belly button which is still really sore, especially to touch

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Had laproscopic gallbladder surgery; 4 incisions 3 days ago. Dr removed bandages but left gauze & waterproof bandage on belly button. Do i remove?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

My gallbladder was removed 4 weeks ago. My pain has increased lately around the belly button and incision close to there. Is this normal healing pain?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

$44 video appointments with $19/month membership^*

^*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.