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Pain in old gallbladder surgery site

Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 3, 2023 | Replies (54)

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@kwatkins

I just had my gallbladder out 10 days ago and am having a painful muscle spasm under the incision at my rib cage. It just started, happens when I sit to drive, bend a certain way or if I touch the incision spot. Is this the normal healing process or something more? I have 4 incisions and am not having this issue with the other 3. I'm scared to even touch that spot. It's like the muscle cramps and is incredibly painful. I have to stretch my arm up over my head for relief. Even then it is still sore, but not spasms.

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I had a cholecystectomy about three months ago, everything normal, no complications.
I had a post-surgery evaluation appointment after 10 days. Didn't your doctor schedule this for you? You should have also received complete post-surgery instructions from your surgeon....as I did. My instructions clearly stated (about five times) to call if you have any swelling, intense pain, or unusual healing activity. What's holding you back from calling your doctor about this?