How soon can you exercise after having an open appendectomy surgery?

Answer 1

I'd guess about 4 to 6 weeks. Talk to your doctor before starting to excercise. You could really hurt yourself if you start too early.

I agree. I had an open appendectomy two months ago and i wasn't allowed to go to school for 2 weeks (i am only 13 years old) and i was not allowed to do physical activities for another two weeks, so i would say about a month before doing exercise but my surgeon told me that he was being generous saying not to do physical activities because he said i will be able to do them before 4 weeks. So i would say 3 weeks to a month.

Answer 2

Answer:

It depends on what kind of surgery you had. not all abdominal surgery is created equally. It would depend on if you had open surgery or laparoscopic. Depending on the kind of surgery it could be 3 weeks or more than 3 months. It also depends on what kind of exercise.

Walking is usually allowed right away therefore start walking as soon as possible.

Answer 3

It would be best if you waited for at least 30 days following an appendectomy. Talk to your doctor, since it might be even longer if you did not heal properly.

Answer 4

Absolutely follow your doctor's instructions. Despite the size of the wounds that you see on the outside, there may be major healing going on.

Answer 5

You should wait 3 weeks. If you are feeling that may not be enough time try 4 weeks.