“What care should be taken after appendix surgery?”
I am a 32 year old male. I want to know what care should be taken after appendix surgery?
5 Answers
No heavy lifting for 2 weeks. Avoid narcotics to avoid constipation. Get advice from you doctor about alternative pain management. Keep the incisions clean and make sure you follow up.
Removal of the appendix can be done open or laparoscopic. Either choice is satisfactory. The operation usually takes about 1 hour if uncomplicated. The patient is usually discharged on the first postoperative day. Usually patients return to work in 1-2 weeks. Precautions are no driving for 1 week, no lifting more than 5 pounds for 4 weeks and maintain good wound care. Notify your surgeon if you develop redness, tenderness, drainage, or a fever. You can resume normal activity in 6 weeks after either procedure.
Routine precautions, wound care, and activity restrictions as should have been provided by your surgeon.
Discuss with your Surgeon. Ambulate. Start organic, low gluten, non-GMO Mediterranean diet. Consult Functional Medicine to optimize healing.
I encourage light activity, such as walking, immediately after surgery. Certainly, do not lie in bed all day. I usually recommend no lifting >20 lbs for 2 weeks and avoiding strenuous activity during your recovery. Remember that your stamina and energy will be decreased and will take time to improve.
