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How many days will it take to carry on routine day to day work and office work after an appendectomy?
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If it is: Uncomplicated appendectomy, about 7-10 days. But it really depends on your body habitus, type of work, how badly infected was your appendix, and many other factors. Ask your surgeon for details.
Answered 4/10/2013
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