Posted by: JohnnyGib Posted on: 2/7/2010
Hey Sabrina I'd have it checked as it very well may be appendicitis. Mine was removed 3 days ago and im so glad ive had it removed.

Before christmas i had abdominal pain and constipation for a few days but i dismissed it as just a general upset stomach due to something i had eaten. This Monday just past, I started having the same pain. I went to A & E on Wednesday and they touched the area and were very sure it was the appendix. Further tests confirmed it. I wasnt even gonna go to have it checked and when they said it was appendicitis i was shocked. I was in the theatre the next morning and had it removed.

After surgery, i was told the appendix was badly eroded and gangrenous. I told them about having pain in christmas time too and they told me i shouldve had it checked then as it couldve ruptured.

My advice to u is go to have it checked now. Its important to have it removed before it ruptures or starts decaying as it could affect your blood or other organs.

The actual surgery isnt a complicated one. I now feel bloated and constipated. The actual incision seems to be healing well. Many ppl report shoulder and neck pain and this is called co2 gas pain which occurs after surgery. Thankfully i only experienced this a bit the day after surgery.

To anyone out there who is experiencing abdominal pain without a knowing cause and think it may be the appendix dont be scared to have it checked out. I only went to hospital thinking it was normal cramps and im so happy iv had it removed before further complications.

Good luck Sabrina. I hope its just cramps ur experiencing but theres nothing like peace of mind. All the best

johnny

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Posted by: mari3nbbyj Posted on: 2/5/2010
What happens if you have had the pain for a while and have'nt gotten it treated?
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Posted by: Sabrina_l33 Posted on: 2/2/2010
I have this really bad pain in my lower right side and it wont go away. It keeps me up at night. I dont feel sick or anything, I feel like I'm cramping but this is 10 times worse. Could this be appendicitis?
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Posted by: 23821454 Posted on: 1/24/2010
I am a patient of appendicitis. I have finished my surgery and on last the last three days I am walking very well, but its paining when I am sitting for a long time. I want to sleep a long time. Is it possible?
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Posted by: benfo Posted on: 12/18/2009
I have a question for anyone who may know about the heredity of appendicitis. My brother had it about ten years ago. My sister had it a year leter, and my father had appendicitis this week. What are the statistical chances of this happening to three people in one family like this?
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Posted by: natasha91 Posted on: 9/15/2009
hi i had my appendix removed 3weeks ago i am still sore it comes and goes but can become really painfull i was taken back into hospital 1 week after my op and they told me it was just normal and was allowed home within a few days but i am still, in pain and i am also sick alot it started with me being sick ever couple of days but i was sick all yesterday and today and i am in some pain
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Posted by: emarie Posted on: 8/30/2009
Do you know a Nursing Diangnosis that may relate to cardiovascular during the recovery process of the patient after appendectomy? Thanks =)
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Posted by: ge4lyf Posted on: 7/23/2009
hey i'm 16 yrs old and i had my appendix operation about a month ago, recently or jst about a week ago i noticed that the cut under my belly button has something that is drak in colour, dark blue or black or grey, something along those lines. Does this mean that my cut is infected..i was meant to see the surgeon but was too busy catching up on my school work and exams.
Your help is very much appreciated,, thanks a lot
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Posted by: tween Posted on: 7/3/2009
hi, i just had an appendix operation (laperoscopy) about 3-4 months ago. My wounds are healed and have been going on with my normal life. But today, in fact, i am going for a duke of edinburgh trip: a 3 -4 day walk with us carrying a heavy rucksack filled with 3 days worth of food, cloth, sleeping bags etc. Advisable? please reply. thank you
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Posted by: gracy Posted on: 6/16/2009
Hi my daughter 13 years got opperated for appendicitis (open surgery) 10 days ago. Since the appendicitis was not in the normal place the cut was a bit long. After 10 days we have noticed a very tiny drop like yellowish thin fluid coming out of the cut in one particular place. Please advise why and what precaution to be taken.
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