Appendix removal: anyone had theirs out ?

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I'm just out of hospital after my appendix went a metaphorical pear shape last Tuesday and was whipped out on Thursday. Anyone else had this done and, if so, how long were you banned from golf ?
 

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Dr Fragger says " if you have had Keyhole surgery, then you may well be Ok after 2 or 3 weeks

However if you have been opened up like a kipper, then 6 to 8 weeks."

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I had mine out in the first week of January this year. Played golf middle of February and was back in hospital with suspected scar tissue tear. I'd give it at least 10-12 weeks. Major stomach surgery takes a long time to heal.
 

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Dr Fragger says " if you have had Keyhole surgery, then you may well be Ok after 2 or 3 weeks

However if you have been opened up like a kipper, then 6 to 8 weeks."

Dr Fragger is available for Gynecological Examinations

Unfortunately, I went for the Kipper option, as mine had perforated. :( :(
 

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had mine out in 78.
Out on the piss on a Friday night, curry, woke up at 5am on the Sat morning, doubled up, thought it was the curry.

Apendix out at 8.30, out of hospital on the Tuesday, played football 10 days later......



back in hospital, tore something, was 3 weeks before i was something like. Yes I was stupid

Just give it a couple of weeks at least. ask the doc
 

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Dr Fragger is available for Gynecological Examinations

Dr Phil. I know someone who will perform that gynae examination on you anytime you want.

You may be out of the game for a while after, though.

Maybe I should have been more specific

i dont want anyone to get the wrong idea

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Dr Fragger says " if you have had Keyhole surgery, then you may well be Ok after 2 or 3 weeks

However if you have been opened up like a kipper, then 6 to 8 weeks."

Dr Fragger is available for Gynecological Examinations

Kipper method, I'm afraid. The nurse said "Och, sonny, we dinnae do keyhole 'n' tha in Glesga."

I reckon 5 weeks minimum because it seems like lots of people end up damaging their wound by getting back in the groove too early.

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As for the "Gynae Offer": Fragster, I thought you were an IT guy and for that reason I shall politely decline.
 

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Back playing a week ago, 7 weeks after the appendicectomy. Then, for some unknown reason, decided to play in last Saturday's medal:

1st: 4 putts
2nd: Out of bounds
3rd: Lost ball
4th: Hit the ball twice during one shot.
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+13 after 4 holes,
..
..
finished at +28. Net 85.

Decided to play again last night and was +24 for 14 holes.

Oh dear, back to square one. Still, at least the wound isn't causing me too much pain. Thanks for the advice about giving it a bit of time.

Only 4 months to get my game back in shape for Goswick v England ! :eek:
 

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Dr Fragger says " if you have been opened up like a kipper, then 6 to 8 weeks."

Welcome Back

Looks like Dr Fragger was spot on with his diagnosis about recovery time.

Dont worry, the game will come back

Dr Fraggerstein :cool:
 

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Back playing a week ago, 7 weeks after the appendicectomy. Then, for some unknown reason, decided to play in last Saturday's medal:

1st: 4 putts
2nd: Out of bounds
3rd: Lost ball
4th: Hit the ball twice during one shot.
..
+13 after 4 holes,
..
..
finished at +28. Net 85.

Decided to play again last night and was +24 for 14 holes.

Sounds like they might have amputated your swing

...potential for a legal claim? :D
 
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