“Is it good to walk after appendix surgery?”

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“Is it good to walk after appendix surgery?”

I am a 35 year old female. I want to know if it is good to walk after appendix surgery?

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**Dr. Sarah E. Ducharme** Surgeon Tucson, AZ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sarah E. Ducharme Surgeon Tucson, AZ

It is. You should walk as much as you can after any abdominal operation.

**Dr. William W. Hope** Surgeon Wilmington, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. William W. Hope Surgeon Wilmington, NC

Yes it is good to walk it not having to much pain. Let pain be your guide and if something hurts while you are doing it stop. Walking is always good.

**Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarr** Surgeon Elkhart, IN · Accepted Answer

Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarr Surgeon Elkhart, IN

Yes!! Walking helps to get the bowels moving, which decreases bloating and ultimately decreases the pain, but don’t overdo it!

**Dr. Kenneth Schwartz** Surgeon Meriden, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kenneth Schwartz Surgeon Meriden, CT

Yes. It will hasten your recovery.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, if you do not walk you are at a high risk for pneumonia and blood clots.

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Yes. As much as possible!