Question 1

how long does the wound heal from inside after appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

Surgical wounds: Get their maximal tensile strength at about six weeks post surgery.

Question 2

is it normal to have dull intermittent pain from daily physical activities 5 weeks after appendectomy (cutting)? i stopped having pain before...

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Where?: Are the pains abdominal or near the scar? Are your pains somewhere else? Mild discomforts can come and go for many weeks after surgery & resolves as your overall strength and muscles have returned to normal. Varies in each person & takes longer if your illness was severe or prolonged.

Question 3

just wondering if i can go back to work at my desk job after a week after appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

Usually Yes: Everyone has a different tolerance for pain and recovery. Usually for my patients that undergo laparoscopic appendectomy, they can return to work as soon as they can perform their job safely and up to the expectations of their employer. Usually this is between 3-14 days. My only restriction is no heavy lifting over 15lbs for 2 weeks.

Speak with your surgeon to see if he/she has any restrictions.

Question 4

how to deal with an abscess after appendectomy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Abcess: These can usually be handled without surgery and be drained by a radiologist under cat scan or ultrasound guidance. Once better, you may need your appendix out, but not for certain.

Question 5

can you tell me about problem in ceserean delivery after appendectomy?

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Usually none: a previous appendectomy should not have any effect on the ability to have a C-section.

Question 6

how long before exercising? how long after appendectomy before returning to lifting weights?

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This : This will depend on the type of appendectomy you had performed and the individual practice of your surgeon. Always get their recommendation. There are different recommendations for those undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy because of the location of the incisions. Usually those undergoing a laparoscopic appendectomy can return to the gym sooner. The time frame will vary depending on your surgeon's practice from 2 weeks to 6 weeks. Much of this depends on size of incision, strength of the tissues, and vigor of the exercise. For heavy weight lifting stick to the longer restriction, you can do other exercise (that doesn't use your core) in the mean time. The reason to avoid lifting weights in the first few weeks is that the incision penetrates your abdominal muscles (external oblique, internal oblique, and transversalis) and while they are sewn back together they are weakened and need time to heal without being under strain. Exercising too soon can potentially lead to the muscles reopening and while it is unlikely your wound would reopen you can get a weakening of the abdominal wall in that spot which can lead to an incisional hernia. This can be a long term problem and potentially even require another surgery. A general rule of thumb is not to do anything that causes you more pain.

Question 7

rash after appendectomy

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: The most common causes of a rash following surgery are either a reaction to a medication or to the skin prep used to sterilize the skin right before surgery. Common interventions include Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (pill or topical), an otc steroid cream, and/or discontinuing any new medication. Do not try this without checking with your doctor--they will want to help you sort this out.

Question 8

why nausea after appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons : Inflammation from surgery, anesthesia, pain meds, surgery itself. They all make bowel lazy causing nausea.

Question 9

why am i having gas pain after appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is normal for the intestines to be bit uncoordinated after an abdominal operation with general anesthesia. This can cause some bloating, and eventually that all has to come out. There is nothing specific related to the appendectomy and "gas". Hope this helps!

Question 10

my little niece have been vomiting 5days after appendectomy what could caused that?

Accepted Answer

Ileus/obstruction: Your niece's parents shouldn't wait one more minute to take her to the ER.  I hope it's something minor like an ileus (sluggish G.I. tract) complicated by resuming a normal diet too soon.  However, she may be experiencing a serious complication from the appendectomy like a mechanical obstruction.  Vomiting can occur from appendicitis but it should NOT occur after an appendectomy.

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Just wondering if i can go back to work at my desk job after a week after appendectomy?

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Can you tell me about problem in ceserean delivery after appendectomy?

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How long before exercising? how long after appendectomy before returning to lifting weights?

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