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Gb removed last month. started getting sharp pains on the side and it hurts if i breath. is this normal or should i make an appt with my surgeon?
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See doctor: May be normal muscular healing or recent muscle strain. Try local heat and maybe ibuprofen. See your surgeon if it persists.
Answered 5/3/2013
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