“What happens after your appendix is removed?”
I am an 18 year old male. I want to know what happens after your appendix is removed?
5 Answers
Dr. David Carlson
Surgeon
Most young people who undergoing appendectomy, either by an open procedure or by laparoscopic methods, recover quickly quickly, and have no permanent side effects.
Usually absolutely nothing - the appendix does not serve a useful purpose and you shouldn't miss it at all.
Jacquelyn Glenn, MD FACS
Jacquelyn Glenn, MD FACS
Other than post-op pain, which is minimal, he should not have any difficulty!
Hello:
It depends on how bad your appendicitis was, and the type of surgery, that is, laparoscopic or open. The appendix is a part of gut immune response system, especially before 18 years old. Therefore, if it is removed prior to 18 y.o., your immune response to disease can be affected. After 18 years old it’s not so bad. You can have adhesions and intestinal issues after surgery, especially if this is the first sign for inflammatory bowel disease of some form.
Dr Kelly
It depends on how bad your appendicitis was, and the type of surgery, that is, laparoscopic or open. The appendix is a part of gut immune response system, especially before 18 years old. Therefore, if it is removed prior to 18 y.o., your immune response to disease can be affected. After 18 years old it’s not so bad. You can have adhesions and intestinal issues after surgery, especially if this is the first sign for inflammatory bowel disease of some form.
Dr Kelly
Your appendix does not have much of a purpose, so once you recover from surgery, you should be able to resume a normal diet and normal activities. Your digestion should not be affected.
