hubby had emergency gall bladder
surgery (lap),however 1 month prior he broke a # 8 rib in same areafrom coughing . next day there was a band of brusing at waist level all along the side almost to mid back. since gb sugery , his abdomin is very distended, tender , yet hard ,they have done ct w/contrast , abd. xray . ultrasound . and all they know is his rib is still broke. while lying down if you tap in swollen area it moves , almost ripples as though beneath there's fluid. he < appetite.