Is this the same husband who just had emergency surgery a few days ago ? Are you sure he is up for the shooting range ?
Absolutely. He is only limited to lifting more than five pounds, and he's only going to be lifting a Glock.
He's a manly man. But in case you don't believe that a person can lift a handgun and go to a shooting range 9 days after they have an appendectomy, here you go:
Appendectomy Recovery Care
To heal faster and reduce chances of complications during your appendectomy recovery period, take the following precautions:
The golden rule after any surgery is to get as much rest as possible. During the first few weeks after surgery, you must avoid strenuous activities.
If you have gone through a laparoscopic surgery, restrict your activity during the first three to five days after surgery. If you have had an open appendectomy, the time frame, for recovery, in this regard is the first 10 to 14 days after surgery.
If you feel exceptionally well in a few days time, consult your doctor before you resume normal activity.
A very important step to hasten recovery is to support your abdomen every time you cough. During the appendectomy recovery time, you are likely to experience abdominal pain whenever you laugh, cough, or move. To support the area operated upon and minimize pain, place a pillow on your abdomen and gently apply pressure before you move.
While recovering from any surgery, everyone encounters some amount of pain. However, if you experience excess pain it will hamper your progress. This kind of pain will increase the stress your body is under and may slow down the healing process. Thus, if you find that the pain is more than slight discomfort or persists despite prescribed pain medications, let your doctor know.
Once you are further along your recovery period, and decide to resume work or return to school, ensure you are completely ready for the added stress. Kids who return to school in less than a week after surgery, should be careful not to exert themselves in sports or gym class, up to four weeks after surgery.
One can start doing mild exercises such as walking after 1 week of laparoscopic surgery and 3 weeks of open surgery.
Good nutrition is another very important factor, as you need to give your body all the help possible to rebuild and regenerate. Ensure that your diet is healthy and packed with immunity boosting vitamins. Supplements of beta-carotene or vitamin A, which promotes healthy scar tissue may be taken after consultation with your doctor. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and assists the healing of skin.
Most importantly, follow your surgeon's instructions thoroughly to avoid post-surgery complications. Be regular with your followups with your surgeon.
Follow these steps to ensure that your appendectomy recovery time does not get extended. Plenty of sleep and carefully regulated physical activity will get you back on your feet in no time.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/appendectomy-recovery-time.html
Thanks for your concern though.
