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Is it safe to masturbate after an open surgery of interval completion appendectomy?? and how long does a body take to recover from it so that i can continue lifting wieghts, running and other sports??

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Appendectomy: You should be able to resume most activities a week after surgery. Ask your surgeon when the stitches / staples are removed.

Answered 11/9/2020

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