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I had a open appendix surgrey last month and i'm 16 years old and skinny. when can i start playing basketball again ?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Ask doctor: Ask your surgeon how your wound is healing. If you are an otherwise healthy male, I would think you should be able to go back to normal activities by 4 weeks post op. I would avoid heaving lifting to avoid a hernia through your incision for at least 6 weeks though.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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A member asked:

I had a open appendix surgrey last month and i'm 16 years old and skinny. when can i start playing basketball again ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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