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How lng should i wait after appendix to get back 100% normal?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

2-3 weeks: After the appendectomy the recovery time 2-3 weeks and you can usually return to normal activities. If done with laparoscopy technique, the recovery time is much shorter.

Dr Essers and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/27/2014

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