An emergency appendectomy - did it rupture? If it did, it is more invasive surgery.
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If it ruptured he’s out like 6 weeks minimum
So IANAD, but basically all appendectomies are emergency, ruptured or not, correct?
And silver lining, he needed to be off his feet for a bit anyway. Both injuries can heal concurrently.
And silver lining, he needed to be off his feet for a bit anyway. Both injuries can heal concurrently.
I’m not worried about the appendectomy. I’ve had two laparoscopic surgeries—plus a stent placed in my mesenteric artery to patch up a pseudoaneurism caused by blunt trauma, then stacking wood 48 hours later with my surgeon’s permission—and my time off was minimal.
And all appendectomies are “emergencies.” Doesn’t mean ruptured.
And all appendectomies are “emergencies.” Doesn’t mean ruptured.
Do you think we’re going wayyyy too overboard in analyzing every word Brad says?
Mirk hurt his foot this offseason, he’s still recovering. An appendectomy is quite literally a setback on top of an original injury.
Or am I the one crazy? Haha
PizzaHutParkingLot
- Vodice, Croatia
Hopefully they're getting it all out of the way now and it's smooth sailing moving forward
Enormous line:
Or bizarre out-of-state legal entanglements?
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
From Wed.
To be fair… 20 year old me was 38 years ago.
LouHenson
- Naples Florida
Are you a doctor? Have you examined him? Sorry if that sounds harsh, but I am guessing you have no actual information to base your time frame on?Probably looking at least mid December and more likely first of the year for Mirks return
I will just say (and there are those on this board that know I am telling the truth) I do have some “inside” knowledge and what you’re saying is not supported and really is hyperbole?
Could he not return for another 6-8 weeks that you suggesting yes (reinjury, he has to have a toe amputated or some new confounding injury?)
My wife is an internist (MD), my son had an emergent appendectomy last year (he is 36), sick and sore for about 5 days.
The facts, as they stand now, simply don’t support you doom and gloom forecast. My sources say his foot is progressing very normally and this setback is good to have happened now while he is rehabbing anyways? Much better than during the season?
Not ideal at all, but this isn't expected to have much of an impact timeline wise. Mirk is very frustrated though and will be working to get back.
Keeping hearing the target date of either the week before or after UConn.
Keeping hearing the target date of either the week before or after UConn.
LouHenson
- Naples Florida
Just as a follow up to show how correct or wrong you or I could be. If it is laparoscopic and did not rupture (a vast majority are) 1-3 weeks before return to physical activity - that is the “norm” a doctor would say. If it’s an open procedure and it ruptures it could really season ending? The “norm” is 3-4 months of recovery.
BU loves the cloak and dagger approach with injuries as it is. I will try to find out if it was done laparoscopically, that really is the key? If you put a gun to my head, I would bet money it was?
This just in: During the appendectomy, Mirk contracted a mild case of scurvy.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Can confirm, only w/gallbladder. He'll be pranking teammates within a week. Good to be 20-ish when this happens as he'll heal incredibly quickly.
Also good to get it out of the way. If this is gonna happen, do we want it this weekend or in late February?
Literally a week recovery for that appendectomy but the foot will keep him out past UCONN is my guess.
As a gall bladderless individual, I can confirm this assessment. Hopefully, both things allow him to heal fully. He can't rush the foot injury and come back too soon, one would presume, so this might be a blessing in some level of disguise.
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