I'm scared!!!! My dad is having his out today, and I just found out! Can someone get hurt??? I hope not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-28 09:45:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
no i don't think so... my bro got his out and hes just fine!!! :) hang in there
2006-12-28 09:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by pretty_perls 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad should be just fine. Having an appendectomy is one of the simplist surgeries out there. Actual time in the OR suite is about 30 minutes. Then an overnight stay in the hospital and go home the next. Depending on the surgeon, the approach can be done laproscopically through the belly button or a small 1 inch incision near the belt line, so scars are minimal.
Complications occur with any surgery, no matter how small. Complications include reaction to the anesthesia, malignant hyperthermia, or a ruptured appendix. In either case, all these situations are handled in the OR and taken care of before going up to his room. I know its tough to relax with the unknown, but I imagine your dad will be fine. Hope this helps, feel free to email me if you have any other questions.
2006-12-28 17:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by rntroublemaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The human appendix has no apparent function however if it is infected then it must be removed. This is called appendicitis. It hurts when it is infected and must be removed so the bacteria doesn't spread... otherwise it shouldn't hurt. Your dad will feel much better =] In fact scientists say that overtime due to evolution we will be born without appendix's because they have no function. Theres nothing to worry about =]
2006-12-28 17:52:09 · answer #3 · answered by no_nickname 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a routine operation today. When I was a little kid, I had a ruptured appendix. The doctor was an idiot and told my mom on the phone that it sounded like the flu. So, for 24 hours I was in agony. The next day she found another doctor who made a housecall. He knew what it was, and I was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. They did emergency surgery that saved me.
2006-12-28 17:53:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my appendix also rupured and i always tell my wife i do know what child birth feels like. i was in misery for 10 days before they finally did a blood tests. this was 20 yrs ago and they werent so quick to draw blood back then. almost kilt me. 2 weeks, your dad will be back to his old self
2006-12-28 21:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by francis g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a medical personnel, but I have never heard of anyone getting hurt from it. Of course there are medical mishaps, but they're very much out of the ordinary. Try not to worry.
2006-12-28 17:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had appendicitis it was the worst pain ever, and after the surgery it hurt to sit up, laugh, cough, anything that put stress on my stomach. but they gave me some awesome pain killers (diluted) so it wasn’t really that bad.
oh and driving sucks to cause the seatbelt goes right across the incision : (
2006-12-28 17:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by corEy marsh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rare, but it is possible. He will need to keep his stitches clean, but don't worry too much. You're Dad will be fine.
2006-12-28 17:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its major surgery and people do die from it. I am sure it will be ok though...Good Luck!
2006-12-28 17:49:56 · answer #9 · answered by Alex T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋