Is Smoking Advisable After Appendix Removal Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2015

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Thu, 16 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I just had surgery two days ago - the dr removed my appendix and found an erupted cyst on my ovary which he said he cleaned and sutured coz he didn't want to remove my ovary meaning he didn't remove the cyst he sewed it ?? Is that ok ?? Also when can I smoke cigarettes ? Can I smoke now? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for trusting ti us.

It is Ok that your doctor has done that process during surgery.

For the smoking, you can start again only if you aren't on bed rest.
Bed rest and smoking increase chances for deep vein trombosis.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (19 hours later)

Thanks a lot . Its been three days since my appendectomy and although i am passing gas i still have not made any stool . By when should i worry ? Also what can i eat to help bowel movement

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again and apologize for late reply.

Don't worry, while you have passed gas, it means that it's ok.

To help bowel movements try with fluid fluids like soups,and fiber rich foods.

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T