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[|Human|] I recently had Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. I was told after that I had a hernia near my bellybutton that needed to be repaired before they could remove the gallbladder. I have had a tearing sensation near my belly button for a while, but did not feel it after the surgery, I am having that tearing feeling again. Is it possible that I have reopened the hernia.
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor, thank you for your query. It is possible but more likely this is just still postoperative pain due to wound healing, so you should be patient bit more till wounds heal completely. If pain persist after 6 weeks postoperatively, then you should consult surgeon again. If there is redness and swelling around the wound it may indicate wound infection. All, in all I don't think this is umbilical hernia again since recurrence of these are rare. Wish you good health. Regards.