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I had laparoscopic surgery done for appendicitis before one month. my question is , can i eat all kind of foods now , especially eggs ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Maybe, but...: 1st question: was your appendectomy performed for inflammation, a tumor, prophylactic, or incidental? 2nd question: have you recovered fully from surgery? 3rd question: could you tolerate eggs before your appendectomy? The removed appendix accounted for only a 9cm long segment out of the total gut surface area, served uncertain function, ; probably did not contribute to your food intolerance.

Answered 12/17/2013

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Yes: Your appendix is not involved in digestion.

Answered 12/13/2013

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