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I am recovering from ruptred appendic surgery, please help?

I went to ER last week with what wound up being a ruptured appendix, had surgery 7 days ago and am now home. Will it take me longer to recover than if it hadn't burst. This is the most pain I think I have aver been in and I haven"t had a bowel movement in 7 days either. AHHHHHH. They say 2 weeks recovery. Any thoughts and advice on easing the blotedness and pain would be appreciated. I have three liprascopic hole in my belly one being actually in my naval. Thanks

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The recovery period for a ruptured appendix can be longer as the infection was released into the abdominal cavity which causes peritonitis. This requires more and longer use of antibiotics and can be more painful. The 3 small incisions on your abdomen are normal and watch them for signs of infection as with any surgical wound. The lack af bowel movements can be attributed to several factors. The nausea that occurred just prior to having the appendix out probably kept you from eating a great deal (nothing in nothing out) Surgery anesthetic can slow down the bowels and cause constipation. The pain killers that you took or are still taking can slow down the bowels and cause constipation. I would suggest a stool softener like Dulcolax that can be bought OTC. If you still haven't had a bowel movement after a couple of days on the stool softener call your doctor and get their advice. Good luck

    Source(s): 18 years of ICU,ER and Operating room nursing
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