<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.im 20 years old and i had a laparoscopic gallbladder removal 2 years ago. yesterday i had allergies which made me sneeze a lot and today i woke up and my right lower side if my stomach where my surgery was hurts whether i cough or sneeze could it be sore or could it be appendicitis? i have no other side effects just that it hurts when i cough and sneeze  <response>: Hi.post-operative paindiscomfort, resolving spontaneously, can occur even after years of operation. If the symptom is persistent, and you are bothered by it, it is best to do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, to rule-out any other condition which might be present. Diagnostics such as ultrasound and ct-scan, blood tests and management medical andor surgical will be directed accordingly. Hope this helps. Good day!! Chat Doctor. 