Question 1

how long it take to fully recover from having appendix removed?

Accepted Answer

48 to 72 hrs.: Recovery depends on status of appendix and whether there was an associated abscess from performation or disease very localized.  After this was the procedure done by laparoscopy or by an open surgical procedure.   
If there was no abscess and a laparoscopic procedure performed the GI tract will return functionally in 48 hrs.

Question 2

how longs your body take to heal the location of where you got your appendix removed?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy: Typically most people are recovered from an appendectomy surgery withing a couple of weeks.

Question 3

i just had my appendix removed. how long will it take before i can start to lift weights?

Accepted Answer

Appendectomy: Depending on whether your appendix was removed laparoscopically or via the open approach, the resumption of heavy lifting might vary between 4-6 weeks. You certainly could do  some lifting, but weight lifting should wait.

Question 4

is it ok to take creatine if you had your appendix removed?

Accepted Answer

Your GI: Tract should not be affected by appendix removal, once you recover from surgery and had no complications.  The real question is whether you should take creatine at all.  Ask your doctor for advice on this.

Question 5

i have a 14 year old brother who recently had his appendix removed and he was wondering how long it would take for the pain to stop because his surgery was like a fully grown person since he's around the size of a fully grown person?

Accepted Answer

: Your post does not contain data necessary for an informed answer. When was the surgery performed? Was the appendix removed intact or had it ruptured? Is he in the hospital or home? Your best source of such information comes from the surgeon who did the procedure and knows all the factors of the case.

Question 6

wat types of food should i stay away from. recovering for c diff. & just had appendix removed. has some bad experiences. want to gain energy& strength?

Accepted Answer

No processed foods: Eat natural foods without preservatives and also with low sugar content. It could also be helpful to take a probiotic supplement to restore your gut bacteria.

Question 7

i had my appendix removed 5 years ago, since having it done i have suffered with loose stools that i can't hold it in for longer than 10'mins there are very urgent and sometimes i barely feel it coming, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Appendix: Your loose stools have nothing to do with appendectomy. You should consult a gastroenterologist  to discern a cause of your symptoms.

Question 8

can i take a spoon full of mom if i had my appendix removed last saturday i haven't went to restroom i am taking colace (docusate sodium) but its not helping yet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Its ok to use milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide). Also, be sure to drink plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration. If you're continuing to have trouble, call your surgeon's office for more advice. You'll be ok, sometimes it just takes time. Hope this helps!

Question 9

had appendix removed a week ago. recovering ok but having gas and a lot of diarrhea. is this normal after laparoscopic appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: yes it is normal. make sure you eat yogurt, and banana, and apply heat pad to the abdomen.most likely the diarrhea secondary to the antibiotic use after surgery, the gas is normal, most likely related to the pain medication.
so far everything you described is normal.

Question 10

appendix removed how lo g heal?

Accepted Answer

1wk: 1 wk if no other intervening problem with laperoscopic procedure. open procedure may take extra few days.

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