Recovery timeline
Laparoscopic Appendectomy · Day 6
Day 0 · DischargeDay 7 · Recovery complete
What to expect
- Feeling close to normal
- Tiny scabs on the incisions
- Full appetite
What to do
- Light exercise like walking
- Avoid straining your core
- Hydrate
Red flags — act immediately
- Any fever
- Wound problems
- Abdominal swelling