can i travel overseas after being in the hospital with a perforated appendix. they will take my appendix out in 13 weeks
yes
You always have an appendix, unless you have it removed.
It was obviously not removed since they don't regenerate.
The most obvious answer is no; millions of people have had their appendix removed without ill effects. Darwin suggested that the appendix is a leftover from when our ancestors used to digest leaves. Recently, it's been suggested that the appendix is used to keep bacteria that keep the colon in good order, however it doesn't seem to cause a problem to have it removed. Given that it's seems largely useless and a burst appendix used to be a fatal disorder, one might ask why it's survived at all. One theory is that a smaller appendix is more prone to bursting so it's reached a sort of happy medium value.
Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed. If not removed, it can rupture and cause peritonitis, which can be fatal.
The Question Isn't " Does The Appendix Grow back?" The Question is do you want it to? ;)
The doctors who removed her appendix should be asked about this.
The time period directly after having your appendix removed.
The time period directly after having your appendix removed.
When the appendix is removed it is usually due to appendicitis. The doctor will recommend that you do not lift heavy objects for 6 weeks, and not allow the stitches to get wet.
no
Bout 2 months realistically! Did with my op!
There are no diet restrictions after having your appendix removed. A person usually can return to their regular activities within 3 weeks.
After a sufficient pause (ex. one month), yes.
You always have an appendix, unless you have it removed.
Everyone has an appendix until you get it removed.
If you need an appendectomy but keep postponing having your appendix removed, your appendix could rupture, and if you don't find a surgeon and a doctor in a hurry, a ruptured appendix, which causes peritonitis, could be fatal.
YOu were born with one & if it hasnt been removed you have an appendix.