A member asked:

Is this nornal? it's been almost 2 weeks since my appendix was removed via appendicotomy everyday i have pain in upper right where rib is.

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Normal: everyone takes a different amount of time to recover from surgery. THis could be normal post op or something else brewing. any other symptoms? Worsening pain? does it feel like your still have appendicitis? Is better than immediately after surgery? If getting worse or not improving after 2- 3 weeks you may need some testing. ask your surgeon. If severe pain or vomiting go to ER

Answered 1/20/2018

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