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Q: Knot above belly button after surgery

asked by: klittle on May 17th, 2009

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What could the knot above bellybutton be, I am 5 days post op? gallbladder removal

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deteragram

replied on May 17th, 2009

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I'm assuming they went in through the belly button for the surgery. If the knot can be pushed in, it may be a hernia. If it won't move it may be a result of the surgery that will go away on its own with time.

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