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I had my appendix removed by open surgery, the. appendix was not ruptured. how long will it be until i can carry my school books and bag?

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Dr. Maria Palafox answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

Ask your surgeon: surgeons have their own preference regarding lifting restrictions, so you should ask them. At eight weeks, a healing wound acquires about 80% of its original tensile strength, so most surgeons impose lifting restrictions of 2-3 months after open surgery

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 9/5/2015

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