Lots of good points in this video, I wish I would have watched it a week ago. Last week I was sitting in the ER having to make the decision on whether to go antibiotics or surgery and would have been in the OR within an hour of the decision. I opted to go antibiotics and still had a stay in the hospital, I missed two days of work as a result, that day and the next day. Had I just gotten the surgery I would have had this all behind me and I would have had a couple days of the weekend to recover. Now having said that, there is a 50/50 chance that it won't bother me again BUT I may be travelling internationally or be on vacation in a remote part of the US where I can't pick my hospital or surgical team. I'm 40 so there is plenty of time to have another episode of this in my life. Little did I know, I've had this pain before but thought it was a pulled muscle or some kind of hernia. The CT scan told otherwise as my appendix was enlarged and had stranding. There are a lot of variables now because I opted to keep it. Today was the day 10 of antibiotics and I feel much better than I had...granted my pain was never significant, I didn't take any pain medication. I'm still slightly sensitive in the area, I still feel it a little but it's went from say a level 5 pain to a like a quarter of one percent. I'll start my 90 day clock to see how things go, I'll need to follow up with the doctor this week to see what else they might need to do. Honestly all the additional anxiety is so not worth it when I could have gone with something more sure. I asked the PA in the ER what she would do after she commented "I would only go one way if it were me". I had to pry it out of here and she ultimately said she would just get the surgery. I should have listened but I'm stubborn like that! Now I get to play the waiting game. Hopefully this helps someone out there that is waffling to make the same decision I had to. There's no bad decision really, it's just about what you decide and the pro and con's on each side. Within 24 hrs my pain certainly subsided and after a few days I was much more active and I returned to work on Monday. So if you wanted to delay a surgery for any kind of reason this may be a great option. Now I have to determine if I do want it out and want to schedule it (would it be considered elective?) - does my insurance still pay for it? I'm thinking NO since it would no longer be an emergency...which is terrible to have to think about insurance when it comes to your health and also trying to make the best decision for your health. Maybe I don't understand how insurance works but that was one of my post-decision making thoughts that I didn't really consider at the time. They said in 45 minutes I would have been out of surgery that day! Kind of regret my choice but as of now I am still surgery free so the verdict is still out. I'll revisit my post if I ever have to have it out and let everyone know the time.
Thank you for sharing. I am in that situation right now. But doing some research, Taking antibiotics is not guaranteed. There is that constant thinking that anytime that appendix might leak out and cause me to be rush to the emergency room. Also antibiotics is like a waiting game, whetjer or not it will work or not. Surgery otherwise is a one time thing then no more.
I was part of this study from 2015-2021 as of now no problem with my appendix and I'm glad it worked. This is a major step in avoiding surgery for appendicitis
@@1eto551 they actually prescribe you two forms of antibiotics that work together to kill the infection in your appendix but you have to take it religiously
In 1985 I was taken to emergency by EMS. One doctor stood there and argued over this! The senior doctor insisted on not removing my appendix. I was sent home on antibiotics. I got better. BUT over 25 later I have had numerous attacks and it has never been removed. The doctors just put me on antibiotics still. Seriously I wish they had removed it in 1985.
I am in UK and opted for surgery but was kept waiting 2 and 1/2 days in hospital (no food and just sips of water between 2am to 10pm each day!) My surgery kept getting delayed. I still had no definite time of surgery and was offered option to try antibiotics. In my stressed, sleep-deprived, starving state, I took that option and ran. Now it's a week later. The antibiotics have caused intense nausea, horrible pressure headaches and I do still have pain in my appendix (though pain is no where near as bad as the first 2 days). It is a big decision - I had to make it on the spot with no information really given to me - I thought they had come finally come to take me to surgery - but no, they offered me antibiotic option! I was just told it was my choice and they wouldn't have operated during COVID, as the first line option then was antibiotics! Today is my last day of anti-biotics, and I am wondering which way it will go. Having said that, the appendectomy operation is not risk-free, the lady in next bed to me apparently had her bladder cut during surgery and had to wear a catheter for 12 weeks. I think that in itself terrified me... even before the long list of possible outcomes of surgery I was given (including stroke and death!) Keeping my fingers crossed now that it will mend and not recur!
I can’t even believe this is up for debate. The appendix helps to grow beneficial bacteria if vital bacteria in the gut are killed by illness. From the time mine was removed (30 years ago) until today, I’ve had major gut issues. Candida overgrowth starting at the age of 10. The appendix shouldn’t be removed unless it’s absolutely necessary.
The video underscores the stupidity of doctors since there is no discussion of what antibiotics were used. It's like a 30-minute discussion of auto BEV vs. ICE drag times without ever saying anything about the brands of the cars.
Thats because it was meant for doctors, they KNOW the antibiotics referred here plus read up on the CODA trial to get the name of specific antibiotic(s)
Lots of good points in this video, I wish I would have watched it a week ago. Last week I was sitting in the ER having to make the decision on whether to go antibiotics or surgery and would have been in the OR within an hour of the decision. I opted to go antibiotics and still had a stay in the hospital, I missed two days of work as a result, that day and the next day. Had I just gotten the surgery I would have had this all behind me and I would have had a couple days of the weekend to recover. Now having said that, there is a 50/50 chance that it won't bother me again BUT I may be travelling internationally or be on vacation in a remote part of the US where I can't pick my hospital or surgical team. I'm 40 so there is plenty of time to have another episode of this in my life. Little did I know, I've had this pain before but thought it was a pulled muscle or some kind of hernia. The CT scan told otherwise as my appendix was enlarged and had stranding. There are a lot of variables now because I opted to keep it. Today was the day 10 of antibiotics and I feel much better than I had...granted my pain was never significant, I didn't take any pain medication. I'm still slightly sensitive in the area, I still feel it a little but it's went from say a level 5 pain to a like a quarter of one percent. I'll start my 90 day clock to see how things go, I'll need to follow up with the doctor this week to see what else they might need to do. Honestly all the additional anxiety is so not worth it when I could have gone with something more sure. I asked the PA in the ER what she would do after she commented "I would only go one way if it were me". I had to pry it out of here and she ultimately said she would just get the surgery. I should have listened but I'm stubborn like that! Now I get to play the waiting game. Hopefully this helps someone out there that is waffling to make the same decision I had to. There's no bad decision really, it's just about what you decide and the pro and con's on each side. Within 24 hrs my pain certainly subsided and after a few days I was much more active and I returned to work on Monday. So if you wanted to delay a surgery for any kind of reason this may be a great option. Now I have to determine if I do want it out and want to schedule it (would it be considered elective?) - does my insurance still pay for it? I'm thinking NO since it would no longer be an emergency...which is terrible to have to think about insurance when it comes to your health and also trying to make the best decision for your health. Maybe I don't understand how insurance works but that was one of my post-decision making thoughts that I didn't really consider at the time. They said in 45 minutes I would have been out of surgery that day! Kind of regret my choice but as of now I am still surgery free so the verdict is still out. I'll revisit my post if I ever have to have it out and let everyone know the time.
Thank you for sharing. I am in that situation right now. But doing some research, Taking antibiotics is not guaranteed. There is that constant thinking that anytime that appendix might leak out and cause me to be rush to the emergency room. Also antibiotics is like a waiting game, whetjer or not it will work or not. Surgery otherwise is a one time thing then no more.
I was part of this study from 2015-2021 as of now no problem with my appendix and I'm glad it worked. This is a major step in avoiding surgery for appendicitis
I am very 😊😊 hijo you are okay. I was worried. Love you mom.
What’s the procedure? Did they have an IV antibiotics for 24 hours straight?
@@1eto551 they actually prescribe you two forms of antibiotics that work together to kill the infection in your appendix but you have to take it religiously
@@Missingthe10mm thank you for responding 🙏 by any chance do you kno the name of the antibiotics
I just got the surgery yesterday.
In 1985 I was taken to emergency by EMS. One doctor stood there and argued over this! The senior doctor insisted on not removing my appendix. I was sent home on antibiotics. I got better.
BUT over 25 later I have had numerous attacks and it has never been removed. The doctors just put me on antibiotics still. Seriously I wish they had removed it in 1985.
I am in UK and opted for surgery but was kept waiting 2 and 1/2 days in hospital (no food and just sips of water between 2am to 10pm each day!) My surgery kept getting delayed. I still had no definite time of surgery and was offered option to try antibiotics. In my stressed, sleep-deprived, starving state, I took that option and ran. Now it's a week later. The antibiotics have caused intense nausea, horrible pressure headaches and I do still have pain in my appendix (though pain is no where near as bad as the first 2 days). It is a big decision - I had to make it on the spot with no information really given to me - I thought they had come finally come to take me to surgery - but no, they offered me antibiotic option! I was just told it was my choice and they wouldn't have operated during COVID, as the first line option then was antibiotics! Today is my last day of anti-biotics, and I am wondering which way it will go. Having said that, the appendectomy operation is not risk-free, the lady in next bed to me apparently had her bladder cut during surgery and had to wear a catheter for 12 weeks. I think that in itself terrified me... even before the long list of possible outcomes of surgery I was given (including stroke and death!) Keeping my fingers crossed now that it will mend and not recur!
I can’t even believe this is up for debate. The appendix helps to grow beneficial bacteria if vital bacteria in the gut are killed by illness. From the time mine was removed (30 years ago) until today, I’ve had major gut issues. Candida overgrowth starting at the age of 10. The appendix shouldn’t be removed unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Whatever. Asking the people that make money with an unnecessary surgery
30 days is too short a follow up .
They did not do only 30 days...they did 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 1 year, 5 years, and I think 7 years.
The video underscores the stupidity of doctors since there is no discussion of what antibiotics were used. It's like a 30-minute discussion of auto BEV vs. ICE drag times without ever saying anything about the brands of the cars.
Thats because it was meant for doctors, they KNOW the antibiotics referred here plus read up on the CODA trial to get the name of specific antibiotic(s)
What is the name of antibiotic.. I'm suffering the pain in right side abdomen.. kindly name the antibiotic please.
@@sef_halabi This is for appendix?
Not sure what the IV antibiotic was (don't remember) but the oral antibiotic is Amoxicillin, every 12 hours or, twice a day basically for 10 days.