Matt Cassel has an appendectomy this morning

[Pushead2]

Sorry if repost.....per Adam Schefter

@AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Chiefs QB Matt Cassel underwent an appendectomy this morning, according to a league source. Big question mark for Sunday now.

[Mr. Laz]

610SportsKC
Matt Cassel underwent an appendectomy today. Should return to work this week. More at 610sports.com

[chiefsnorth]

He could be out for 2-3 weeks.

[Pushead2]

@AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
More Cassel details: It was laparoscopic surgery on his appedix, which often is less invasive. But still, having had it, tough bounce back.

[Hammock Parties]

Holy crap.

In a minimally invasive technique, called laparoscopic appendectomy, a tiny incision is made and a camera is used. Laparoscopic appendectomy recovery time is significantly shorter than open appendectomy recovery time. In the former, post operative pain may be for 12 hours, and hospitalization may be for a day. In the latter, post operative pain could last for 36 hours, while the patient may be hospitalized for up to 3 days.

The pace of recovery during the appendectomy recovery period is likely to depend on the patient's overall health. The time frame during which care is to be taken is usually between 10 and 28 days. Young children usually need longer, especially those who are 10 years and younger and may need three weeks to recover. Patients can expect to resume their normal activities about 4 to 6 weeks after surgery. Cases where the appendix has burst are more serious, and may call for longer surgery and extended recovery time. Good care during this period is of utmost importance, and can result in a patient returning to normal life without having to make changes to their diet, exercise or lifestyle.

[KCrockaholic]

Wow....His recovery depends on how serious it was. He could be out 2-3 weeks worst case. Best case, he makes it back in time for this game.

[Pants]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Wow....His recovery depends on how serious it was. He could be out 2-3 weeks worst case. Best case, he makes it back in time for this game.

I think it's pretty safe to say that Croyle is getting the start against SD.

[R&GHomer]

Well that just sucks. I was back up and around in a few days, but I sure a hell wouldn't have been playing pro football. SOB.... I hope it didn't rupture. Not a pleasant experience either way. Get better soon Matt, we need ya. No Way he plays Sunday

[chiefsnorth]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Wow....His recovery depends on how serious it was. He could be out 2-3 weeks worst case. Best case, he makes it back in time for this game.

Huh? In the best case, he might be practicing again next week. No way in he'll does he play this week.

This happened to Roethlisberger and he missed 1-2 games and didn't really recover totally for a few more weeks.

[WebGem]

This is unbelievable

[Pushead2]

Originally Posted by ChiefsFan5840

This is unbelievable

yup, I feel a little bit more easy on Croyle being in there because of Weiss

[Hammock Parties]

We don't HAVE to win this game.

I say start Croyle and let Cassel get fully recovered for the stretch run.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

We don't HAVE to win this game.

I say start Croyle and let Cassel get fully recovered for the stretch run.

True. Which might be why he choose to do it this week...You know, if Oakland had lost last week, Cassel might have put it off for at least a couple more weeks.

[kstater]

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

True. Which might be why he choose to do it this week...You know, if Oakland had lost last week, Cassel might have put it off for at least a couple more weeks.

Having your appendix removed isn't really an at your choosing surgery.