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Question
Hello doctor,
I have had laparoscopic appendectomy for 6 days now. So the doctor asked me to walk a lot after 6 days of laparoscopic appendectomy, is it okay? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Hung Cuong - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to walk a lot after 6 days of laparoscopic appendectomy? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Laparoscopic appendectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the appendix through a very small incision, instead of through a large incision in open surgery . All operations require a lot of qualifications, skills and experience of the surgeon, in order to bring the best benefits to the patient.
After surgery, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions. Although many people feel their body returns to normal after just a few days, remember that it takes time for the body to fully heal.
Patients are encouraged to get out of bed the day after surgery and walk gently. This will help reduce the risk of blood clots in the legs and soreness in the muscles.
Patients can also return to most normal activities in one to two weeks after surgery, such as bathing, driving, climbing stairs, working, and even having sex.
If the incision is painful, the patient should take pain medication prescribed by the doctor instead of arbitrarily. At the same time, the patient also needs to contact the surgeon and schedule an appointment about one to two weeks after the surgery, for the most comprehensive assessment of the surgery.
Laparoscopic appendicitis still has a small incidence of complications such as bleeding, wound infection, leakage at the edge of the colon where the appendix was removed, damage to nearby organs such as the small intestine, ureters or bladder, blood clots in the deep veins of the legs that can travel to the lungs, etc. As such, it is important for patients to recognize the early signs of these complications and get re-examined. as soon as possible for prompt intervention:
Persistent fever or chills. Bleeding from the incision. Purulent discharge from the incision. Redness of the skin around the incision. Abdominal pain does not go away. Persistent nausea or vomiting. Persistent cough or difficulty breathing. Eat poorly, stop eating. After surgery, you should exercise abdominal muscles, walk to help better digestive circulation, avoid complications
If you still have questions about walking a lot after 6 days of laparoscopic appendectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and consultation. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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