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Buh Bye appendix

hick — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:30:33 GMT

Just asking for your opinions if you have had your apendix removed. 3 days ago, I had emergency surgery to remove my appendix. I am 75 years old and in good health.

It was done laparoscopically and I was home the next day.

In 8 days, I am to depart from Boston to Bermuda for a 7 day cruise. I'm on a low fiber diet which continues thru 2 days of the cruise and then I can add fiber. THe surgeon said that I could go on the cruise if all remains the same as when she discharged me.

I have a post op appointment the day before we sail.

I feel pretty good although I feel filled to the brim with tylenol and ibuprophen

Just wondering what you guys would do.

Thanks

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CalminHeart — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:47:31 GMT

If I felt good enough and the surgeon says it's ok, I'd go.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:50:30 GMT

I had my appendix removed at the same time as my gallbladder, when I was 25, so our situations are quite dissimilar.

If the surgeon says you can go, and you feel good, I don't see an issue. The good thing is that food options on cruise ships are plentiful and you should be able to manage just fine in that regard.

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Desertdi — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:51:14 GMT

@hick Bon Voyage! Have a great time. (You already know not to overdo anything). di

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KailaS — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:55:14 GMT

I had my appendix removed as part of debulking after my ovarian cancer diagnosis. I never paid much attention to living with or without my appendix. So, our situations are not similar. However, if you feel okay, I would maintain your plans. Like is too short to wait until every element of health is perfect. I hope you have a wonderful cruise.

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Estellee — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:46:15 GMT

If the doctor says you are good to go and you feel ok then Bon Voyage

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We rescue cats — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:09:36 GMT

Bon Voyage!!! I would go but would heed my doc's instructions.

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kitty60 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:28:13 GMT

Had a friend in a similar situation last fall. He took off as the dr said it was ok. When he had a problem he found out he took too much either ibuprofen or Tylenol. I can't recall which. He stopped taking and he was fine. No effect from the surgery.

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cindyNC — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:45:19 GMT

The nice thing about cruises is that once you get on board, you can pamper yourself. If you are feeling up to it, by all means go.

Assuming you have travel insurance - just in case you need to see the ship's doctor. I've had to a few times and it is pricey.

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Janey2 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:07:47 GMT

Have you ever been on a cruise? Do you know for a fact you will not be seasick? I would hate to have any complication after just having surgery. Also I might not pick a cruise for a vacation after surgery. Sometimes when one passenger gets sick it travels and many get sick. Again, after just having surgery I would not want to be in that position.

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vermint — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:14:32 GMT

@hick As long as your Dr. says it's OK, and you feel fine, go enjoy yourself! Just realize you might tire more easily than usual, so pace yourself.

I had my appendix removed the same way more than 30 years ago (in fact, I was the first person to ever have it done that way in that hospital). I was a lot younger then, and still tired easily for a couple of weeks.

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vermint — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:18:21 GMT

@Janey2 wrote:
Have you ever been on a cruise? Do you know for a fact you will not be seasick? I would hate to have any complication after just having surgery. Also I might not pick a cruise for a vacation after surgery. Sometimes when one passenger gets sick it travels and many get sick. Again, after just having surgery I would not want to be in that position.

@Janey2 I'm sure she didn't "pick a cruise for a vacation right after surgery"...cruises are usually booked months in advance, and the OP said her surgery was an emergency. Also, seasickness is not contagious, and since she is otherwise healthy, she's no more likely than anyone else to get any other kind of illness. If her Doctor says she's OK to go and she wants to go, she should!

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Janey2 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:30:00 GMT

@vermint I am well aware that seasickness is not contagious I am just mentioning it as something to consider. There are other conditions to consider like covid. I know two people who just had it and were pretty sick, and that is contagious.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:59:57 GMT

Speculation is unrelated to opnions the OP is asking for. If we all lived in fear of the "what ifs" we'd all be miserable.

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meallen616 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:10:40 GMT

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Sooner — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:17:48 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
Speculation is unrelated to opnions the OP is asking for. If we all lived in fear of the "what ifs" we'd all be miserable.

@JeanLouiseFinch But if you don't consider the what if's that is another word that starts with "stu". . .or the "sorry" word.

Life is about trying to hit the middle road on so many things--and it's not the easy road is it?

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Effie54 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:31:14 GMT

If you're cleared by your physician, and you want to go, then enjoy. I had my appendix out many years ago before they did it laparoscopically. That took 2 entire weeks to heal. Do be careful of Covid.

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Hoovermom — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:06:20 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
If you're cleared by your physician, and you want to go, then enjoy. I had my appendix out many years ago before they did it laparoscopically. That took 2 entire weeks to heal. Do be careful of Covid.

@Effie54 : Surely you jest LOL..................

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Kachina624 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:40:42 GMT

@kitty60 wrote:
Had a friend in a similar situation last fall. He took off as the dr said it was ok. When he had a problem he found out he took too much either ibuprofen or Tylenol. I can't recall which. He stopped taking and he was fine. No effect from the surgery.

@kitty60 Tylenol is not harmless just because it's available OTC. My surgeon warned me that it can damage kidneys and to not take it indiscriminately. IMO it's not very effective anyway.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:48:05 GMT

@hick Be aware, in case you've never cruised, that there's a ton of walking involved in cruising. The ships are huge and getting to the dining room or theater may be a hike. Also if you get off the ship, it can be a long, hot walk just to get off the dock. Are you up to all the walking? If not, go through the ship line and rent a mobility scooter for the duration