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Does Appendix Surgery Cause Weight Gain?

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014

Question: I am white male, 60, yrs , 5-10, 210lbs and almost 2 years out from ruptured appendix. Used to be lean, fit and exercised eagerly. Now fat and slow, must force myself to walk. any chance these events or changes are related?
Before rupture and after have been treated for depression, dysthmia(?) and GAD. So far drug combinations not so successful.

Answered by Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no direct relation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

As far as my understanding and knowledge goes,there is no relation between surgery for appendix and weight gain.

This is not reported and scientifically documented.

Depression could be play a role in this.

Please keep follow up with your psychiatrist and remain active in your day to day life.

Please do following which should help:

Remain active and do regular exercise
Control your diet
Continue with medications as per advice from your doctor.

Regards,

Dr.Pragnesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad