I had surgery on March 10. It was an open distal with splenectomy. Spent 8 days in the hospital because I developed pneumonia within 24 hours after surgery. Had drain removed before I went home with no complications after. After I went home I rested when I felt tired and walked a little bit everyday and built up from there. Managing pain I used ibuprofen and Tylenol and it worked great. There was no need for me to take narcotics. Diet wise I ate very two hours smaller portions because I would get pain if I ate two much. I stayed out of work for six weeks. Today I feel great. Back to my regular eating schedule. Not over eating. Lost 14 pounds. All margins were negative so I didn’t need further treatment. Follow up and scans every six months for the next five years.