Is it normal to have pain after gallbladder removal surgery?
On One Hand: Some Post-Surgical Pain is NormalAccording to the American Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), pain is a normal experience following gallbladder removal. Even though this procedure is now done by the less-invasive laparoscopic method, it is still a major abdominal operation. Pain, nausea and vomiting are not uncommon after surgery.On the Other: Worsening Pain Could Indicate ComplicationsWhile some pain is normal, it should improve in the days just after surgery. Pain that worsens or is accompanied by fever, yellow skin or eyes, abdominal distention, persistent nausea and vomiting or drainage from the incision may be indicative of complications, according to SAGES.Bottom LineWhile gallbladder removal is a common procedure, it still involves the probing of the abdominal cavity, which is bound to produce some post-surgical discomfort.
