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School

Your child will probably be able to go back to school or most of his or her usual activities in 1 to 3 weeks.

100

Pain medicine

Tylenol or Advil is ok if the doctor has not prescribed other pain medicine

100

Amount of recommended fluids

As much as possible/tolerated! Fluids will help your child from becoming dehydrated

100

Name of surgery performed

Appendectomy

200

Restricted activities

ride a bike, running games, contact sports, gym class, or lifting anything that would make him or her strain such as heavy milk containers, a heavy backpack, or heavier pets.   Wait until your doctor says it is okay!

200

How much pain medicine?

Never more than two at once unless the doctor told you to! Always follow the doctor's orders.

200

Type of diet allowed

Your child can eat their normal diet as tolerated!

200

Incision Care

Keep it dry and clean!

300

Shower

Yes, if your doctor says it is okay, please shower! Make sure you PAT the incision dry. No baths though for at least two weeks or as per doctor's orders.

300

Precautions for other medications

Your doctor will tell you if and when your child can restart his or her medicines. The doctor will also give you instructions about your child taking any new medicines. Certain medications can interfere with each other and produce unintended results!

300

Bowel movements, what's normal?

A change in bowel habits right after surgery is common! However, if your child has not had a bowel movement after a couple of days, that is concerning and you need to call the doctor.

300

Cleaning

Follow the doctor's orders for cleaning the area around your child's incision!

400

Normal Rest

Your child will be tired as their body recovers, let them rest as much as they need to! Make sure they get enough sleep at night. Allow them to slowly become more active.

400

Upset Stomach

  • Do not give pain medicines on an empty stomach. Give your child pain medicines after meals or with a snack (unless the doctor has told you not to).
  • Ask the doctor for a different pain medicine if you think the one you have makes your child sick.
  • Talk to your child's doctor about trying a motion sickness medicine.
400

Upset stomach

If your child's stomach is upset, try bland and low-fat foods. Some good suggestions are plain rice, toast, yogurt, and broiled chicken!

400

Normal symptoms shortly after surgery

Your child may feel weak and tired for several days

Your child's belly may be swollen and painful 

Your child may also feel sick to his or her stomach and have diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a headache 

These symptoms usually go away in a few days!