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The pain started last night as a cramping by my belly button. it is now localized on the left side of my belly button. i am 24 days post op from gallbladder removal. i had no pain until then. i have been coughing and sneezing recently. ?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Call your Surgeon: Immediately. May be the start of a bowel obstruction due to adhesions post op

Answered 8/6/2017

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Incisional hernia: You had a gallbladder removed 24 days ago. You have been sneezing and coughing. You developed pain in your belly button. You will need to see your doctor/surgeon. The belly button most likely is the place the gallbladder was removed if you had a laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The pain could be from a hernia. If you have pain that is constant, fevers, lack of bowel movement then see MD

Answered 9/10/2017

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