Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties

Is Travelling Advisable After A Laparoscopic Appendix Removal?

Hello My daughter (18) has just had her appendix removed via laparoscope on wednesday. She has had two IV courses of antibiotics. the nurse suggested that she doesn t drive for two weeks. My daughter wants to drive tomorrow night!! I would like your opinion on when she should be able to drive. The doctor said see how she goes and depends on when she can properly turn her head. Thank You Kerri

Thu, 21 Feb 2019

Post as: Anonymous Non Anonymous

Keep me posted

General Surgeon, Dr. T Chandrakant's Response

Hi,

Laparoscopic Appendectomy is a common surgery but not a minor surgery as she has undergone the stress of anesthesia as well as of surgery. It is not at all advisable to drive so soon.

Let us know the progress in post-operative period and then decide about the activities she can undergo. Nothing is lost by not driving so no extra risk should be taken.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant,
General Surgeon

I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.

This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]

Ask a Gastroenterologist

Share on

You are already signed-up with us. Enter your password.
Email Id:
Enter Password :
Forgot Password?

Is Travelling Advisable After A Laparoscopic Appendix Removal?

Related questions you may be interested in

Suggest treatment for abdominal pain and appendix inflammation