Post op pain

nh_user_1222612 · July 7, 2019, 7:57am

I am 6 days post op gallbladder removal, I had laparoscopic surgery and the cuts are healing nicely. Apart from the usual tiredness I feel not too bad. My question is did anyone else experience pain behind the belly button (not the actual incision that’s all good) and a painful lump/swelling around belly button? Thanks

nh_user_1138481 · July 7, 2019, 8:51am

hi im wondering whether it might be a hernia? is it always there when you stand and goes when you lay on your back? best get it checked out either way

nh_user_1222612 · July 7, 2019, 9:02am

thanks, never thought of that. So can a hernia happen whilst they’re operating?

nh_user_1155292 · July 7, 2019, 9:07am

Hi there i my gall bladder out nearly 4 weeks ago in the first couple of weeks i had a very hard lump under my belly button its now gone must be where they take it out and probably makes it hard and sore !

nh_user_1222612 · July 7, 2019, 9:18am

Thankyou for that, good to know it’s not just me, il persevere for a few weeks. Thanks again.

nh_user_1138481 · July 7, 2019, 9:19am

im no medical expert! but think its possible with laparoscopy surgery. could also be as simple as to where they have been rumaging around it there . i had a slightly larger incision just below the belly button and presume thats where they removed it.

nh_user_1197348 · July 7, 2019, 9:48am

Hi Soozi, I had the same! My belly button area was really swollen. Its only been 6 days and it takes a while to heal. Try not to worry xx

nh_user_1168668 · July 7, 2019, 10:04am

I had gallbladder surgery 10 months ago and have felt exceptionally well since then. I have developed a lump near my belly button incision which my GP has confirmed is a post op hernia. My GP said providing I have no pain, which I haven’t to leave well alone as further surgery to repair it would weaken the abdominal lining.

nh_user_655764 · July 7, 2019, 10:13am

Hi all
Yes it is the site where they remove it hence a slightly larger incision.
regards

nh_user_1235038 · July 7, 2019, 10:23am

hi there

i am 6 days post op too, scars healing nice i have no pain its been amazing really, i read so many horror stories i was petrified.
hope yours eases soon

lisa

nh_user_1222612 · July 7, 2019, 10:47am

thanks very much for this info.

nh_user_1084368 · July 7, 2019, 1:09pm

it is normal for what you are experiencing at this healing stage. the bump can be a hematoma which is scare tissue and blood clot. it will go away no need for concern. you are doing well but it will take a good year of healing. no fats at all please. your body can’t tolerate any fats. be healthy and no stretching or lifting ok. you will be fine.

nh_user_965855 · July 7, 2019, 7:40pm

hi lisa. i am having mine in 2 days and getting nervous