I had gall bladder surgery, and now a month and a half later one of the incisions is hurting. What to do?
480276
Sounds a bit strange. A month and a half seems a bit late to have complications with your port sites. It should have healed up with skin growing over the site. Occasionally you might get a collection generally intraabdominally or less commonly (but would fit more with the localised pain you describe) inside the wound site). Does it look red and do you have a temperature? The problem is wounds tend to get infected earlier than 6 weeks. Unless you get suddenly worse or develop a temperature you don't necessarily need immediate medical attention. It's hard to say over the internet.
1097864
There can be two reasons, depending on the how much time ago was it removed:\n1. Can be because, if it was not long ago, your nervous terminals are still pretty sensible or the area is inflamed stimulating surrounding nervous terminals, which can cause the pain.\n2. And most probable, is that you still have gallstones (If you had the surgery for that reason) that are making damage to the biliary duct. \nGo to your doctor, and have him check that out!
823685
That's exactly what my gall bladder attack felt like.  I went to the ER and was told I had a kidney stone.  They sent me home and 4 days later when I was still hurting, I asked my husband to rub my back.  When he started mashing on the right side of my back, the pain immediately moved to the front and I was doubled over in pain. I went back to the ER and found out they were going to have to remove my gall bladder laproscopically.  However, because I went so long without treatment, it turns out they had to do open gall bladder surgery.  You didn't say, is the pain more on your right side?  If so, its a big possibility that it is your gall bladder.  I know from experience that the doctors can misdiagnose the problem at first.  If you are still hurting, go back and have them check it. You want to catch it before it becomes too infected and inflamed. Open gall bladder surgery is very painful and you'll want to aviod it if possible.\n\nHope that was of some help to you.   Good Luck and take care!
1147458
Have you checked your gallbladder,I had a young lady who was sick for 2 years before they found out her gallbladder had to be removed.I hope you get to feel better
542155
I also had gallbladder surgery.The surgeon said the reason i had such a large cut was because they had to make sure there were no gallstones trapped between where the gallbladder was & down toward my stomach.They found no trapped stones but the surgeon said it happens.If your surgeon didn't explore for furthur stones you should talk to your doctor.They can find any stones that were left,if that is the case.Wish i could help more.Hope it turns out ok.I remember how bad the attacks hurt!!
58515
go in for surgery! If not put in a split for another month..............Not a good idea? cut it?
968638
Go and see you GP and ask about Gallstones.  When I had it I had pain at the bottom of my chest on the right side and into my back.  I was treated for a urine infection too.
215261
Poor baby!! I'm afraid you're going to have to go bland for a while, until your system gets accustomed to the gall bladder being gone. The good news is that the rumbling & running will get better about a month or so after surgery. As far as grains go, they can cause excess gas so maybe cut back on those. Also, certain types of veggies, broccoli or cauliflower can cause upset. When you do yogurt, be sure you get the kind with active, live cultures in it. You might try toast & boiled eggs for breakfast, or even scrambled eggs as long as nothing greasy was used to cook them. Oddly enough, I can eat Mexican any time I want & not get sick, so it's going to be a trial & error thing for you for a bit after you heal. Apple sauce, jello, pudding, soups - nothing fatty or greasy. Sorta stick to the BRAT diet - bananas, rice, apple sauce & toast - it helps. Plus the yogurt!! I think you're on the right track, but it really does take 4 to 6 weeks for the rumbling to calm down. If it doesn't, a gastroenterologist can prescribe a medication you can use with your meals to help your system adjust. It's a powder you sprinkle on your food. Good luck & hang in there - it does get better!!
791219
Gallbladder problems do not usually torn into pancreatitis!  Not unless the gall bladder ruptures and then you would know about it because you would have a medical emergency on your hands.  To help ease the gallbladder pain cut down on all fats and spices.  Eat a bland diet and drink plenty of water.  Good luck with the surgery
521728
This happened to me after my c-section.  GO TO THE DOCTOR!  you might have to pack the wound DAILY! (putting gauze in side it)  keep it clean ... it will stink.. and take a long time to heal... it has to heal from the inside out. But go the doctor to get some antibiotics*.
451553
The symptoms are, after you eat, your right side, right under your breast, feels like something is sticking, and it aches. Everything iritates it. You have TERRIBLE heartburn, and acid reflux after you eat anything. I have had my gallbladder taken out, but when you go to the doctor, make sure you ask for hidascan. That eliminates a lot of steps. The surgery is simple, its outpatient surgery, and you only are in the hospital for about five hours, depending on how you feel when you wake up. I had the surgery on a Thursday, and by Monday, was up cleaning house. They make four incisions, and take the gallbladder out on of the openings. The scaring is very little. Afterwards you will experience some of the same symptoms, but without the risk of it exploding, and poisioning your body. Good luck, and I hope this helps.
279546
In my opinion, there is some kind of infection related to the gall bladder (use to digest the food). It may be cholecystitis or otherwise. You are advised to consult any surgeon for more details.
1153411
Its more than likely drainage from the incision under the scar tissue, possibly with a little infection. Have your doctor look at it. S/he will probably just drain it and possibly give you an  antibiotic. Probably nothing to worry about but if its not going away you should have someone check it out. If there is continuing infection under the scar tissue it could go systemic and that would put your vital organs at risk.
583684
It would help if you could describe the pain more.  First - sharp or dull?  Second - (after eating) is it constant/relentless or does it come & go in waves?\nDo some foods tend to cause the pain more often than others?  In particular, have you ever noticed that fatty foods like pizza or hamburgers are worse than others?  \nIt really does sound like its either gallstones or ulcers (prob duodenal) as mentioned above.  If you notice a pattern with fatty foods, its more likely gallstones.  If antacids help, it may be ulcers.  Do you have heartburn?  \nDo you have any jaundice or yellowing of your skin or eyes?\nDo you remember what "gallbladder test" was done?  A sonogram and check of liver enzymes would be a good start.   If you had them done at a time you had no symptoms, its conceivable that you passed your stone and no longer had any irritation or remaining stones.  \nTALK ABOUT THIS WITH YOUR DOCTOR.  You've been having symptoms for a few years now - something needs to be done.  These are usually relatively harmless (the discomfort aside), but if it simmers for too long untreated, more serious complications can potentially develop.\n\nProblems less likely based on your description, but possible:\nChronic Pancreatitis\nChronic Hepatitis
568191
t you are feeling is due to the surgery. when lap surgery is done, not only is the skin cut but a membrane on the inside is also cut. this membrane is not stitched so the incision does not close easily. sometimes it takes as much as 2 years for this to heal. sometimes there will be a knot form at the incision, this is a gut pushing through the hole of the membrane. you can gently push this back with your fingers. you will feel this problem more when you bend over. be patient and it will heal eventually.\n\nmy wife has gone through the same surgery, May 2004, and she is still having the same problems that you are having. just so you know the doctors will tell you that every thing is fine. feel free to contact me about any information that I might be able to help you with. I am an herbalist and I might be able to find something in the herbs that can help you. contact: widowmaker54@yahoo.com\ngood luck and best wishes to you.
999788
Your gall bladder is not going to explode.  Think of it this way; if you have put up with an inflamed gall bladder all of this time, why would it "explode" between now and next Monday??? I've never heard of an exploding gall bladder.  Just rest and relax.  The surgery is easy; slightly uncomfortable and you're up and around in a couple of days.  Make sure you drink a lot of fluids (no carbonated drinks please!), cut down on your salt and fatty foods.  This will help you be more comfortable awaiting your surgery.  Go get a manicure and pedicure so you look awesome in the recovery room!  And RELAX!!!!  Good luck!
496768
My tummy ache moved from all over to just the right side, sensitive to the touch.  Get to a doctor or it could burst, I witnessed the aftermath of this and it was not pretty.  The poor kid was out of commission for 3 or so months!  The doctors will be a bit intrusive, as the only way to feel the appendix besides surgery is through your bum hole.  It is much better than having it burst, though.