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What Are The Dos And Dont S After Laparoscopic Appendicectomy?
I had a laparoscopic appendicectomy on saturday. I was released from hospital and havent seen my doctor/surgeon. Just wondering what are the dos and donts for post surgery? It is sore when I walk and move around-should I continue to? (Just around my apartment)
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Dos: walk around, take the foods as prescribed according to the post-operative day. You an have full diet by 7 th day. You can join work the day you feel comfortable.
Donts: Activities that can give strain. No laxatives. No outside foods and beverages.
The soreness is due to the small incisions in the abdominal wall. These take time to heal. You can certainly walk around.
Thanks for your query.
Dos: walk around, take the foods as prescribed according to the post-operative day. You an have full diet by 7 th day. You can join work the day you feel comfortable.
Donts: Activities that can give strain. No laxatives. No outside foods and beverages.
The soreness is due to the small incisions in the abdominal wall. These take time to heal. You can certainly walk around.
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