Sometimes appendicitis is a good thing - the proverbial blessing in disguise.

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11. That is lucky!

Several years ago the husband of a good friend had appendicitis and while they were preparing to remove it found that one of his kidneys was almost engulfed by cancer. They were able to remove the kidney at the same time as the appendix and he's been clear for way over the 5 year mark now.

Glad you're doing ok now!