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Oregon TE, Terrance Ferguson Had His Appendix Removed Earlier this Week

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It looks like two weeks minimum before even practice is possible. 

Depends on how severe the infection was, but my granddaughter just had hers done, and was out of most physical activity for 4 weeks.

 

Maybe Wisconsin game, at the earliest?

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Length of time for recovery depends on the type of surgery required. 

 

A burst appendix is a more invasive procedure than removing an appendix by laparoscopic surgery which can be performed on an outpatient basis. 

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On 10/18/2024 at 11:26 PM, Drake said:

Length of time for recovery depends on the type of surgery required. 

 

A burst appendix is a more invasive procedure than removing an appendix by laparoscopic surgery which can be performed on an outpatient basis. 

Largely true. The fact that TFerg went from first symptoms to surgery in what sounds like 24 hours would make both a perforation and an open procedure highly unlikely. While maybe not outpatient, if uncomplicated, he would be discharged in under 24 hours.

 

The 3-4 incisions are small (5-10mm) and heal quickly. He should be back at practice, non-contact in 7-10 days, missing the Illinois game. He'll be close by the Michigan game, but probably not yet 100%. I would think that barring any problems, he might play against Maryland and would almost certainly be ready for Wisconsin. 

 

No fun, but it beats the hell out of an ACL or high ankle sprain.

Wow. Glad that they caught and took care of it. Feel bad for T. Ferg., though, having to miss a few games during his last collegiate season. 

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Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Terrance Ferguson!  

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