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I recently had my appendix removed and I’m genuinely curious to hear from people who had an appendectomy, particularly those who had theirs removed several years (or even decades) ago.
How has your health been since having it removed? Have you experienced any ongoing gut or digestive issues? Have you since been diagnosed with anything like Crohn’s disease, ulcers, IBS, or other gastrointestinal problems?
I’ve been reading through comments on some YouTube videos where people have said they developed pretty significant digestive or other health issues after having their appendix removed. Obviously I know YouTube comments aren’t exactly medical evidence 😂 and these issues may not necessarily have been caused by the appendectomy, but it got me curious about other people’s experiences.
I’d also really like to hear from people who **haven’t had any problems at all** and have been completely healthy since having theirs removed.

How long ago was your appendectomy, and have you noticed any long-term changes in your health or digestion since? Also, what stage was your appendicitis when it was removed?

Thanks!

I recently had my appendix removed and I’m genuinely curious to hear from people who had an appendectomy, particularly those who had theirs removed several years (or even decades) ago.
How has your health been since having it removed? Have you experienced any ongoing gut or digestive issues? Have you since been diagnosed with anything like Crohn’s disease, ulcers, IBS, or other gastrointestinal problems?
I’ve been reading through comments on some YouTube videos where people have said they developed pretty significant digestive or other health issues after having their appendix removed. Obviously I know YouTube comments aren’t exactly medical evidence 😂 and these issues may not necessarily have been caused by the appendectomy, but it got me curious about other people’s experiences.
I’d also really like to hear from people who haven’t had any problems at all and have been completely healthy since having theirs removed.

How long ago was your appendectomy, and have you noticed any long-term changes in your health or digestion since? Also, what stage was your appendicitis when it was removed?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m a 26-year-old F and I’m about 2 days post-op from a laparoscopic appendectomy. My surgeon said my appendix was quite inflamed, and they removed it through 3 keyhole incisions (belly button, left side, and lower abdomen).

Since surgery:
My temperature has stayed normal (around 36°C).
I’ve been able to pass gas and I’ve had a couple of bowel movements.
I’m walking around the house.
I’m taking amoxicillin/clavulanate and Panamax as prescribed.
My incisions look okay from what I can tell.

The thing that’s worrying me is the area where my appendix used to be. It sometimes feels like it’s burning or on fire inside, but I honestly can’t tell if it’s deep inside or closer to the skin. The sensation isn’t constant—it comes and goes throughout the day.
I’ve also had random sharp pains around the area since surgery, but this burning feeling is new and is making me anxious.
Has anyone else experienced this burning or “on fire” feeling where the appendix was removed or anywhere around the lower abdomen? Did it come and go like this, and how long did it take to settle? Is this a normal part of healing, or is it something I should be more concerned about?
Thanks in advance!