Ruptured Gallbladder - floating!

Someone asked me this question - Any thoughts appreciated!

>>>>I'm writing about my wife. She had her gallbladder out almost a year ago. Her gallbladder ruptured during surgery and tons of Gallstones and infection poured into her body. She has had many complications... and now is in pain due to Gallstones " floating?" in her system. It seems that she has a pocket of stones under her rib cage that are terribly painful. Any suggestions? THe thought of surgery to harvest these stones is overwhelming... <<<<<<<

Thanks much my friends for any help you can render!
Rahi