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I had my gallbladder removed 7 days ago, when in the hospital i couldn't go to the toilet so i had to bend over and push, i'm worried i shouldn't ve?

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Slight risk: Straining soon after surgery could potentially tear out some internal sutures and lead to a hernia down the road. Symptoms for a hernia would be swelling or a lump in the wound and pain. If you have problems like this in the next few years get a doctor to check it. That said, the sutures are most likely fine.

Answered 6/24/2017

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A member asked:

I had my gallbladder removed 7 days ago, when in the hospital i couldn't go to the toilet so i had to bend over and push, i'm worried i shouldn't ve?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Clemens answered

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