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ruptured appendix and peritonitis

HI folks.

Just learned of my friends nephew who just had surgery for a ruptured appendix. The child (12 yrs old) is receiving IV antibiotics, morphine etc, after the appendectomy. Has been in hospital for 5 days, doc said he could be in for 1 week to 1mth.. doc stated it is second worst case he has seen.:o Does anybody have any info re outcomes of above condition.. Any reliable health info sites on the web that might be appropriate aids for the family?

Thanks

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My dad's appendix blew, and he sat on it for over a day before I got mad and told him he wouldn't have to worry about what was on TV that night, because he'd be 6 feet under.....he went to the hospital and ended up fine (regular hospital room for 10 days- back in the early 80s). :eek: He was well enough to let me know that my bedside manner stunk (this was before I went to nursing school and just had a generic household medical book to flip through- but it seemed pretty obvious). He was being a typical man, and moaning and groaning (with good cause), but wouldn't do anything- so I got ticked off... it got him moving :)

Kids are quick to get really sick, but also get well better than adults do. :)

My son in law has just 3 days ago undergone a ruptured appendix with the fecal matter and pus and the blood work not good. He is experiencing fluid in his lungs so they took him off IV for a bit and got him up to walk around as his tummy is extended. They say day 5 and 7 are days to pass by and look forward to improvement, else then worry. What happens after this is 5 and 7 look bad??? Any answers I could give my daughter?

This thread originally started several years ago and in that time I am sure the Terms of Service of the site has evolved and we know longer can give medical advice. You are better asking the nurses and doctors caring for your family member

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