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I had a surgery on november 7th and my game is ondecember 20th. is one allowed to play sports after 5 weeks of having an appendicitis surgery? is their any herniacaused?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends: Best to call your surgeon for this answer. Also ok to discuss at post op office visit. Generally a laprascopic appendix removal requires 2 weeks of recovery and an open procedure requires 6 weeks. You will probably be ok. Good luck.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Depends: If you had uncomplicated laparoscopic appendectomy (small incisions) then generally you can resume normal activtity in 2-3 weeks. If you had an open appendectomy (larger incision) then you should wait 6 weeks to reduce the risk of developing a hernia.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Depends: On the type of surgery you had. It also depends on the type of sports you are talking about. Check with your surgeon for clarification.

Answered 8/10/2013

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