Appendix surgery powerlifting

36 days ago I had my appendix removal surgery, which was laparoscopics. I ve been going to the gym for about 1 and a half year of which half is powerlifting. Got to a total of 450kg weighing around 88. Also, I am 17 years old, been my whole life in some kind of a sport.

I was curious if it is too early to start powerlifting again. I ve been doing some db work for 2-3 weeks. Thinking about starting squats and bench the next week, but scared od deadlifting. Few days ago doc said I can start in 2 weeks, but he looked like he dont know shit about powerlifting hahah

Also, could my belt possibely save me from hernia or does it just make it worse by adding intra abdominal preasure?

Have any of you removed your appendicitis? How long did it take you to get back to your previous numbers and start progressing again?