After appendectomy you can usually drink water 24 hours after surgery. Appendicitis, as the most common abdominal surgical emergency, is currently the preferred clinical treatment for appendicitis, laparoscopic appendectomy. Anesthesia is usually general anesthesia, after appendectomy, anesthesia drugs are not completely metabolized, and will inhibit intestinal peristalsis. Generally, after 24 hours, the anesthesia drug has basically been metabolized. The human body’s gastrointestinal function has been partially or completely restored to normal function, so you can drink water 24 hours after surgery without worrying about bloating or choking, aspiration and other serious complications.