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I had a diagnostic lap nrly 3 weeks ago. the op went fine and i seemed fine within the second week my belly button is now hurting a lot is this normal?

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It needs to be looke: Hard to say. I would make an appointment with your suregeon to make sure everything is ok.

Answered 4/10/2013

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