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How long does it take to recover from an emergency appendectomy?
My friend had an emergency appendectomy. How long does it take to recover from an emergency appendectomy?
2 Answers
Most patients feel about 80% at 2 weeks but full recovery takes about 4-6 weeks. Full recovery means appetite returns to normal, energy levels return to normal, and the vague aches and pains of surgery go away completely. Everyone is different so some people recover a little quicker, and some a little slower.
It depends on what happened in the OR. It can take months.