Question 1

can an appendectomy be done under local or general anaesthetics?

Accepted Answer

General: Appendectomy is typically done under general anesthetic.  In rare or in emergency situations, local anesthetic technique can be used with an experienced surgeon but the patient would likely feel a lot of pressure discomfort during the operation as well as referred pain.

Question 2

had an iv for 2 days. now all around the site is swollen. not painful but noticeably swollen. is this normal? had an appendectomy done.

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: Venous inflammation due to foreign body reaction to IV. Possible bacterial infection. Have IV removed and either discontinued or moved to alternate site.

Question 3

can appendectomy be done without general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

NO: NO. BECAUSE THE SURGEON NEEDS THE PATIENT MUSCLE TO BE COMPLETELY RELAXED ,AND THAT IS DONE ONLY WITH GENERAL ANESTHESIA.

IT COULD BE DONE UNDER REGIONAL/LOCAL AND IV SEDATION BUT NOT EASY AND NOT PAINLES,NOT VERY SAFE.

Question 4

can an open appendectomy be done with regional anesthesia? are there options in texas?

Accepted Answer

Mighty hard to do: something in the center of the body with regional. Texas is one of the most sophisticated medical areas in the entire world, and they have an integrated medical system so one place would have the knowledge of what is available everywhere else. So, basically consulting with a surgeon in Texas would give the definitive answer.

Question 5

i have an indented appendectomy scar. what can be done about it? would it improve greatly? thanks

Accepted Answer

Only plastic surgery: If it is a big concern to you, you should consult a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist.Lasers may be able to correct it or you may need fillers
otherwise leave it alone.

Question 6

hi i recently got an appendectomy done 4 days ago, and right now, i'm starting to eat somewhat solid foods. is it ok for me right now to eat that now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you are not nauseated or vomiting and feel like you are tolerating a regular diet, it should be fine.  You may find yourself getting constipated, especially if you are taking a narcotic containing pain medication.  If so, you may need to take a laxative.

Question 7

hi there

i've just recently had a myomectomy and appendectomy done on the 22/08/2019. when can i expect to feel less uncomfortable when i move?

Accepted Answer

Surgery means cut: Any surgery performed cuts through various abdominal layers including cutaneous(skin) surface nerves, and sometimes muscles. The uterus was also cut during the procedure making for aching and pain during the healing process normally. Recovery can take anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks depending upon what was done. Consult with your surgeon for detailed advice as he/she knows the extent of the surgery.

Question 8

i had a laproscopic appendectomy 2 weeks ago and have just been very stressed and slammed a door, now i've got a lot of pain. could i have done damage?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: First of all, take a nice big deep breath. I am sorry that stress is getting to you. You cannot let it beat you. It is possible that during your physical outburst, you may have done damage to one of the sutures inside. If the pain persists or gets worse, please see the surgeon who did the operation, or his/her partner soon. If an area near an incision gets hard and painful, see someone sooner b

Question 9

appendectomy if the surgeon discovers that an appendix is burst, should the procedure be done laparoscopically or traditionally?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopy is fine: Just because an appendix is ruptured doesn't mean that laparoscopic approach must be abandoned. Actually, the scope gives me a much better view of the soilage and contamination.One can alway convert to open if surgery is not progressing well. Now, with rupture the game changes - drain is placed, antibiotics are given longer, and the hospital stay goes from two hours to a few days. Good luck.

Question 10

a little pimple popped up right under the appendectomy site about two days ago
the pimple has opened and all i see is surgical thread sticking out from my skin. the surgery was done a year ago.

Accepted Answer

Retained suture: This may be a retained suture, now causing a delayed "foreign body" reaction.  The site should be examined to make sure there are no signs of infection as well.

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Can an appendectomy be done under local or general anaesthetics?

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Had an iv for 2 days. now all around the site is swollen. not painful but noticeably swollen. is this normal? had an appendectomy done.

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Can appendectomy be done without general anesthesia?

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Can an open appendectomy be done with regional anesthesia? are there options in texas?

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I have an indented appendectomy scar. what can be done about it? would it improve greatly? thanks

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Hi i recently got an appendectomy done 4 days ago, and right now, i'm starting to eat somewhat solid foods. is it ok for me right now to eat that now?

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Hi there i've just recently had a myomectomy and appendectomy done on the 22/08/2019. when can i expect to feel less uncomfortable when i move?

A member asked:

I had a laproscopic appendectomy 2 weeks ago and have just been very stressed and slammed a door, now i've got a lot of pain. could i have done damage?

A member asked:

Appendectomy if the surgeon discovers that an appendix is burst, should the procedure be done laparoscopically or traditionally?

A member asked:

A little pimple popped up right under the appendectomy site about two days ago the pimple has opened and all i see is surgical thread sticking out from my skin. the surgery was done a year ago.

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