Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf underwent appendectomy surgery on Oct. 28 and is expected to return to the team in less than two weeks.
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Getzlaf Comments on Surgery
Friday, Oct. 30
"It got to the point where we were worried about it rupturing at some point," Getzlaf said, per Mark Millard of the Score. "It wasn't sore on a daily basis, but I had three or four episodes where I was in pretty extreme pain."
"I don't imagine it being too long. Today was a lot better day than it was yesterday, so as long as I can keep moving forward right now it shouldn't be very long," he continued.
Latest on Getzlaf's Playing Status
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Getzlaf's recovery window of four to 12 days remains unchanged following his surgery, per Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register.
According to the Ducks' official website, he suffered intermittent discomfort the last six weeks.
If Getzlaf is out the full 12 days, he will miss six games and return to action Monday, Nov. 9, against the Arizona Coyotes.
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