Splenic Cyst

Yes actually they just called me and I go in for surgery to have my spleen removed next Friday. She said there was no other way since it was inside my spleen

@renesbaby19 That was fast! I’m so happy for you that you’re finally going to get some much needed relief! I’m, sure now there is trepidation for having the surgery. But you can live without a spleen as the liver takes over many of the functions. In your case, removing the spleen, and getting that organ out which is creating such havoc inside your body, will certainly have an overall positive affect.

If you’re interested I’m posting a link below from the Mayo Clinic regarding the removal of the spleen.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/splenectomy/about/pac-20395066

Is your surgery July 16th? I’m eager to know how you’re doing afterwards. Will you report back to us? Your experience will be valuable for other members on our community.

I’ll be checking in on you too! Wishing you the best possible outcome!
Big hug!! Lori.

Yes I am very scared but very hopeful that this will help get rid of alot of my health problems. And yes my surgery is July 16th and yes I will check back in when I get back home from surgery thank you so much

@renesbaby19 Of course you’re scared. That’s pretty human!
But this next week and a half will go quickly. Don’t dwell on the surgery but set your mind to little tasks to prepare for it and focus on the healing and positive life changes afterwards! ☺️

Will you be in the hospital for a few days or is this laparoscopically as an out patient?
Did you receive an informational packet on how to prepare for surgery and what to expect during recovery?

Recovery time appears to be about 2 weeks before all normal activities can be resumed. Do you have family members with you who will be able to help around the house?

I am trying to stay focused and it will be done in the hospital she hasn't told me much yet said I would be in for 3 days she had to keep a eye on my blood Plattes and she said recovery would be about 3 weeks if everything goes good. And yes I have my wife at home and my son who will be 15 on July 12th so plenty of help at home.

@renesbaby19 You sound like you’re in great hands at home and in the hospital. You’ve got this!! ☺️ (Happy B-day to your son!)

Hi, @renesbaby, how are you doing after your surgery yesterday? I hope it was successful and that you’ll be feeling so much better soon! It’s a relief you were able to finally have the procedure done after suffering for so many years. Can you notice a difference already of less pressure in your stomach without the enlarged spleen?

Welp I wish I could have better news for yall but my surgery got postponed until July 22nd due to one of the meds I was taking no one told me to stop taking it so I had to wait until being off of it for 7 days but will update as soon as I have the surgery on the 22nd

Oh noooo! That’s frustrating, huh! But better safe than sorry. Especially if it’s a medication that can thin your blood and prevent it from clotting. Well, golly, now another 5 days to distract yourself! I’ll be eager to hear how everything goes for you. Thinking of you… ☺️

Hello @renesbaby19

I was noticing that your surgery was rescheduled for July 22. Were you able to have the surgery that day? If so, I was wondering how you are doing.