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Had Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery. Tearing Sensation Near Belly Button. Reason?
I recently had Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. I was told after that I had a hernia near my bellybutton that needed to be repaired before they could remove the gallbladder. I have had a tearing sensation near my belly button for a while, but did not feel it after the surgery, I am having that tearing feeling again. Is it possible that I have reopened the hernia.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.
It is possbile but more likely this is just still postoperative pain due to wound healing so you should be patient bit more till wounds heal completely. If pain persist after 6 weeks postoepratively,then you should consult surgeon again. if there is redness and swelling around the wound it may indicate wound infection. All,in all I dont think this is umbilical hernia again since recurence of these are rare.
Wish you good health. Regards.
It is possbile but more likely this is just still postoperative pain due to wound healing so you should be patient bit more till wounds heal completely. If pain persist after 6 weeks postoepratively,then you should consult surgeon again. if there is redness and swelling around the wound it may indicate wound infection. All,in all I dont think this is umbilical hernia again since recurence of these are rare.
Wish you good health. Regards.
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