Have You Had Your Appendix Removed?

[Sunrising]

In the United States the appendix was regularly removed as a routine measure during the 20th century.

Following early evolution theories, the appendix was widely believed to be useless, vestigial remnant of human evolution.

Doctors reasoned because the appendix seemingly served no purpose, a person was better without it.

In the early 2000's researchers discovered that the appendix is not useless, and it functions as a "safe house" for beneficial gut bacteria.

The appendix also contains lymphoid tissue, playing an active role in the immune system.

Studies have shown that the appendix's unnecessary removal can trigger gut dysbiosis which happens when the helpful and harmful microorganisms in your body (mostly in your gut) lose their natural harmony.

I've not had my appendix removed, have you?

What is your opinion?

A. I have had my appendix removed.

B. I have not had my appendix removed.

C. Something else.

A total of 34 votes were cast: 13 girls and 21 guys. See detailed results

[RingOfFire]

Like so many other things, a good portion of medical science is designed to make money for the medical community and not in the best interest of the health of the patients.

I am 71 and have not been to a doctor in 20 years. I take no drugs. I am healthier and in far better shape than most people my age. I simply eat a healthy diet made of basic foods and have been physically active with workouts since I was a young teen.

And this is coming from someone whose father was a doctor. When he retired he said he was blessed to be retiring just at the right time when his profession was becoming more about money and less about the patients well being.

I am not saying that some doctors, some drugs and some medical procedures are not a good thing. What I am saying is that a tremendous amount of it is not a good thing and all about money. If your appendix has an infection that threatens your life, as a friend of mine's did then yes, of course you should have it removed if that is the only way to stop the life-threatening infection. But if it is healthy and normal? Of course not.

[Lliam]

I had a tonsillectomy when I was really young. Tonsils were something else that doctors back in the day thought were useless and a potential cause of infection.
I still have all the rest of my original equipment.

[midnightmoon05]

I am keeping mine.
no doctor can convince me to take any part of me as long as I am healthy.

[Nikki1989]

Yes, I had appendicitis when I was very young.

[thegreenyogi]

I personally have never had to have my appendix removed.

[MannMitAntworten]

My immune system remains robust. Gut health as well. It has been gone since two weeks after my 18th birthday.

[zagor]

Yes I have; I would have died otherwise, and very nearly did anyway as a result of procrastinating thinking I just had the flu.

[Lynx122]

Yes it got infected when I was a kid still.

[AviatorTom]

Unless it was done surreptitiously, my appendix is still there.

[Emily_griffin]

Nope, thankfully 😅 Still got my appendix. I’d rather keep all my organs where they belong, thank you very much. 😂💕

[Butterfly2050]

Must be the smelly beef and excess cheese they eat. Maybe the obesity too

[queenofcardio]

No, still have it

[NathanDavis]

nope... as far as I know, I still have it

[OlderAndWiser]

No, I have not.

[exitseven]

nope, I still have mine.

[Abbycado]

Nope. I haven't.

[Kayla45]

No, but I had my gullbladder removed.

[lilBigPotato]

Nope.

[Nicolette1103]

Had removed when I was 16/when it bursted.

[Alex-Snow]

I still have mine

[LiamJHayden]

Nope

[NewtoCalifornia]

Not yet!