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7 Months Post Laparoscopic Splenectomy for SAA
Just a final update on my spleen removal 7 months ago. I had a laparoscopic splenectomy to remove 5 splenic artery aneurysms. I have had problems with recurrent strep and tonsillitis and a weakened immune system.
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2 weeks post splenectomy
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Here is how I'm doing two weeks after my surgery
6 days of healing
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Six days post op sitting at the nephrologists office.
4 days post splenectomy
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4 days post splenectomy
I survived!
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I survived!
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We've started a family tradition since moving to Texas. Each Christmas we drive to Fredericksburg, TX and hike Enchanted Rock. After our hike we drive the 18 miles into town to take in the Christmas sites (and food) that quaint Fredericksburg has to offer. This year we were joined by my brother and his family along with our mother, who stayed with the two babies at the bottom of the summit trai...

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  • @amyramsey9100
    @amyramsey9100 21 день тому

    9 YEARS LATTER HOW ARE YOU DOING,WONDERING IF I SHOULD HAVE IT REMOVED

  • @user-ft2do6lt2m
    @user-ft2do6lt2m 2 місяці тому

    I just came across your videos which gave me hope. My 2 and a half year old daughter is having surgery right now due to her having Sickle Cells disease and found out that she has an enlarged spleen. I am so scared what is coming and to be honest I am not ready for that. Thanks a lot for your videos, they are helping me not to cry and worry while waiting for her to come out of surgery.

  • @diamond63ify
    @diamond63ify 4 місяці тому

    Hi! How are you feeling now?

  • @suejoyful5576
    @suejoyful5576 4 місяці тому

    Please make another recent video😮

  • @indiancitizen3013
    @indiancitizen3013 5 місяців тому

    What vaccine did you take before your splenectomy

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 5 місяців тому

      Hib, meningitis, Mmr, tdap, and pneumonia

  • @dimpsthealien333
    @dimpsthealien333 7 місяців тому

    How are you doing today? ❤

  • @aaskadarpan3155
    @aaskadarpan3155 7 місяців тому

    Hello, Dear. Great video. I request you to please reply to my query. I just had my splenectomy done last week. I just want to know if you got pregnant after your surgery. If yes, was it a normal delivery? Please reply

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 7 місяців тому

      Yes, I had a third child after my spleen removal. About 2 years later. I did have many complications, but none directly linked to my spleen being removed. I did have abnormally high platelets my entire pregnancy, they said it was due to my lack of spleen. Delivered him at 31 weeks, he’s a healthy happy 7 year old now.

    • @aaskadarpan3155
      @aaskadarpan3155 7 місяців тому

      Omg! I am so blessed and happy that you replied. Thank you so so much for this info. I was really worried about a couple of things about my spleen removal. However, your videos and replies helped me out very nicely. Thanks, thanks a lot!!! Just one last thing if you could please reply. Can we really live a normal life without a spleen? Like Going to the office, school, malls or rest of the public places at least after a couple of years post-surgery? Please reply

    • @aaskadarpan3155
      @aaskadarpan3155 7 місяців тому

      Dear, please reply

  • @user-yv6vo9in1k
    @user-yv6vo9in1k 8 місяців тому

    Now how r you

  • @calication2487
    @calication2487 8 місяців тому

    What type of doctor did the spleen surgery??

  • @michellemcbride6327
    @michellemcbride6327 9 місяців тому

    I can’t find anything and I’m having mine tomorrow 😢

  • @user-gp6ot5jb4b
    @user-gp6ot5jb4b 11 місяців тому

    The pain in your shoulder is referred pain. It’s normal.

  • @jadenwalker8336
    @jadenwalker8336 Рік тому

    I go in for my splenectomy April 10 I’m so tired of this pain . I’ve always wanted to from someone who’s been through this .

  • @dorisbrinkerhoff8124
    @dorisbrinkerhoff8124 Рік тому

    yes i remember that hi , sam is right

  • @lisasanchez6862
    @lisasanchez6862 3 роки тому

    How are you doing now ?

  • @dhirajsharma8084
    @dhirajsharma8084 3 роки тому

    Hi, i am dhiraj. I just had laparoscopic splenectomy 7 days back. Currently i am suffering from stomach pain after eating small amount of food. Is this common?

    • @TheIslandExpat
      @TheIslandExpat 9 місяців тому

      Seems to be very common. Also seems like patients tend to have a "full" feeling after eating only a small amount of food, too.

  • @lexxzus
    @lexxzus 3 роки тому

    I don't understand why she has 2 thumbs down. What morons did that. What is there to disagree with about this woman's experience she sharing...🤔

    • @Nokrang_Lkr
      @Nokrang_Lkr Рік тому

      The two thumbs down are from the people who have big thumbs they mistakenly tap the like and thumbs down icon simultaneously.. 😂

  • @wal7
    @wal7 3 роки тому

    You should be careful now because corona is so dangerous for people without spleen

    • @TheIslandExpat
      @TheIslandExpat 9 місяців тому

      According to research papers available online, there's no evidence that supports Covid being more fatal to individuals that don't have a spleen.

  • @kmphindia2458
    @kmphindia2458 3 роки тому

    Thanks, it helped aa lot... My spleen will be removed the next month due to chronic ITP(immuno thrombocytopenia purpura) my platelet count has been low since 3 years, so the doctors suggested to go for splenectomy... I’m just getting really scared now... can u or anyone say how the health differs from before and after the splenectomy

    • @manishabhatia3381
      @manishabhatia3381 2 роки тому

      How's u now ? Your platelets are rising after surgery? I wanna knw ur experience Cn I get ur number plsssss? Reply me it's urgent

  • @purelightfreespirit696
    @purelightfreespirit696 3 роки тому

    I have major shoulder pain and I haven't had my surgery yet it feels like it deep in the bone very painful

    • @JudarianGaming
      @JudarianGaming 3 роки тому

      so funny thing is back in 2016 i thought i injured my shoulder. i went back and forth to doctors severe to the bone what felt like nerve pain. this would act up the more active i was tests and all that couldnt find anything.. now that its late 2020. and having breathing and heart problems. they found that my spleen is very large. and the thing poking out the back of my shoulder was i guess part of my spleen when it would swell really bad now they want to remove my spleen now. but i feel ya on the shoulder pain

  • @kaitlyncurran1281
    @kaitlyncurran1281 3 роки тому

    How are you doing today? I have a possibly enlarged spleen and I'm so afraid

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 3 роки тому

      Kaitlyn Curran don’t be afraid. My surgery recovery was normal. I have gotten the flu and pneumonia since I’ve had mine removed 6 years ago and I survived both. I keep track of my vaccines, get boosters when indicated, I take vitamins, I’m active. I do get sick often and it takes me longer to get better, but their could be other factors contributing to that. I’m sending positive vibes your way!

  • @TruePathLiving
    @TruePathLiving 4 роки тому

    I do have questions.... :( ! What did your spleen symtpoms first feel like ??

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 4 роки тому

      Christina V I had no symptoms. My doctors found 3 splenic artery aneurisms when they were scanning my kidneys for a different issue.

  • @chinitolopezz4897
    @chinitolopezz4897 4 роки тому

    Hey I’m so worried! I think my spleen is enlarged or something I feel something around my abdomen . I also get bad cramps if I twist .

    • @sydney7783
      @sydney7783 4 роки тому

      I’m having that right now. Did you ever go to the doctor or hospital?

  • @courtneesee1371
    @courtneesee1371 4 роки тому

    I know it’s been so many years ago and I don’t know if you will get this but there aren’t many helpful videos like this. I just recently had a splenectomy and am wondering if you remember if you platelets became too high after? If so what did they do and did they come back down on their own??! Thank you so much

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 4 роки тому

      Courtnee I get bloodwork done every 3 months and my platelets are always really high. They never went down, it has been 6 years. None of my specialists seem worried.

    • @courtneesee1371
      @courtneesee1371 4 роки тому

      Just Mom Living thank you so much for responding! I’m a few weeks out now and still struggling with pain.

    • @lexxzus
      @lexxzus 3 роки тому

      @@courtneesee1371 hey Courtney How are you doing post surgery? I know it's been about 8 months now. how has the pain subsided since?

    • @courtneesee1371
      @courtneesee1371 3 роки тому

      @@lexxzus it took me about 3 months to feel somewhat back to myself. I had a rough time afterwards. I had an open splenectomy so they actually cut me from my my breast bone all the way down. I was hospitalized in August with a bowel obstruction they thought was connected to the way I healed after surgery. Ever since the surgery I've had a pain in the middle of my stomach. Next month they're doing a endoscopy and colonoscopy to see that's going on. Hoping for answers. Thank you for asking. Have you had it done as well?!

    • @lexxzus
      @lexxzus 3 роки тому

      @@courtneesee1371 Hey sorry to hear that your still going through stuff and still suffering from other issues that's probably related to the surgery. I hope that you eventually fully recover & be able to live a more fulfilled life. But I'm happy you made it through such a horrible medical procedure and still here to talk about. As for myself no, I haven't had that procedure & at the moment not being scheduled for one either. Just was watching videos about it for curiosity and educational purposes. What I'm going through, no doctor yet has been able to diagnose & treat for alittle over a year & a half now.

  • @bobbyreilly6250
    @bobbyreilly6250 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your video... I had an open Splenectomy due to a severely enlarged spleen. I'm currently waiting for the pathology report to see if it is some type of lymphoma that was causing that inflammation. I completely understand about the feeling you have of your organs moving around. my spleen was literally the size of a football when it's only supposed to be the size of your fist so I have a lot of extra room in my abdominal cavity and every time I try to lay down and roll over to either side I literally can feel everything adjusting... All kinds of sounds and feelings that are quite freaky. I can't wait until I'm a few more weeks into the recovery because this is much worse than I thought I would be.

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 4 роки тому

      Bobby Reilly hang in there! Your recovery is likely much worse than mine, as mine was laparoscopic. It’s been almost 6 years. My first year was the worst. I was sick A LOT

    • @ditto.8510
      @ditto.8510 2 роки тому

      Its too late to ask but i am currently recovering from splenectomy and mine spleen was also the size of football. Though i want to question that your left chest hurts a little during recovering and you feel air in the area and urge to fart. I hope u will help me with your experience

    • @ashrafsheru
      @ashrafsheru Рік тому

      Hey lemme know how is your health now? Everything good?

  • @suavealex7648
    @suavealex7648 4 роки тому

    Just got surgery

  • @anku.dfitness3583
    @anku.dfitness3583 4 роки тому

    My spleen is remove Please help me

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 4 роки тому

      Ankush Dethe just follow your doctors advice and take good care of yourself. Most asplenic people tend to be immunosuppressed and get ill much easier than before. I try to keep up on my vitamins and current on my vaccines. I did end up with pneumonia in my 5th year post splenectomy and that was brutal, even with the pneumonia vaccine. Good luck my friend!

  • @saideepika4530
    @saideepika4530 5 років тому

    Nice to see your video.. my mother s 58 and Dr suggested to under go this removal of spleen. So I m worried but after watching your video I m feeling little better.. but how do you keep your self away from infections.. plz give us some tips

  • @michaelprokop7314
    @michaelprokop7314 5 років тому

    Hello!! I wish I had seen your videos when you put them out. I could have given you tons of information. I'm not sure if they told you or if you did it, but once your spleen is removed your immune system is compromised, so you need to get the pneumonia shot. I believe it is every 4 or 5 years. My spleen was removed due to spherocytosis. That is where your red blood cells are round instead of oval and they get destroyed trying to go into the spleen. I was lucky that I had my tonsils out when I was a child but I always got colds, fevers, sore throat, etc. Once my spleen was removed and I got the shot, I didn't get even a cold for the first 4 years. It happens every time I get the shot. As far as eating foods, you can eat whatever you want, as long as your blood work is fine. If anything eating certain things which help in gaining red blood cells may be important. I also have a pacemaker that runs my stomach and I also had my gallbladder removed. Both were done open procedure. There really isn't much to it once the spleen is removed. Just eat good. I would get the tonsils removed. You will be happier in the long run. If you are still experiencing other issues, it probably doesn't have to do with the removal of the spleen. DO NOT GET A FLU SHOT. All you need is the pneumonia shot, very important to have when the spleen is removed. No other vaccines are needed. If you keep keeping sick, you may have other issues. I had stomach issues for 5 years and went through 9 doctors before they figured out there was something wrong. So, if you feel a certain way that isn't normal, go see a doctor. If you don't like or believe their answer, go to someone else. Doctors, I found out only know certain things when it comes down to it. Unless they are a specialist. Trust yourself before trusting a doctor with a diagnosis. Always get as many opinions as you need, to make sure you get the right answer. It's not easy, but it's worth it in the end. The funny thing is, I tarted going to doctors with a stomach issue and ended up having gallbladder removal, spleen removal, brain surgery, which was all found when looking my a stomach problem. After 9 gastro doctors and 5 years, they determined my stomach wasn't working. Good luck with your health and I hope everything goes well for you. Most of those shots aren't good for you, especially now since you have a low immune system without a spleen.

    • @j-globalmusic8816
      @j-globalmusic8816 5 років тому

      Hey if you don't mind me asking why did you say DO NOT GET A FLU SHOT?

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 4 роки тому

      I redo my vaccines every 5-10 years depending on the vaccine. I did get pneumonia (during the 5 year window of the first vaccine) and ended up in the hospital very quickly and took weeks to resume normal activity after finishing the course of IV meds etc. I just redid my HIB and got the pneumovax 23 shot. I get a flu shot every year, but every body and every doctor is different. I mostly see my specialist because I have other issues to control. I never did get my tonsils out but boy did I want to the first year! It was horrible! Other than high platelet count my lbs are pretty stable 5 1/2 years later.

  • @Gg-or8fn
    @Gg-or8fn 5 років тому

    It has been one and half months, iam living with out Spleen in emergency cases they removed. Now how could be my life and what problems i need to face mam and my age was just 20(male)

    • @shinyrashmitha8846
      @shinyrashmitha8846 4 роки тому

      I just want to know. How are you now? My friend is undergoing the operation with in a month or two. Cam you please share you experience.

  • @natachamartinez1904
    @natachamartinez1904 5 років тому

    Hey , I had my spleen remove 4 years ago and my health has change some much for the worse . I have had strep throat 5 times and suffer from yeast . It’s always like a wining battle with my heath . When it’s not one thing it’s an other . I would love to know how are you now ? I been looking for someone without a spleen . Would love to hear from you

    • @EarthyLoFi-Music
      @EarthyLoFi-Music 5 років тому

      You can join Splenectomy Support Group on Facebook.

  • @tony538
    @tony538 5 років тому

    Doctors must love you ,the avrage american who keep them in bussiness,wonder if you even thought of eltarnative option or you just complitly trusted your drug seller i mean your doctor ?

  • @1Adventurerider
    @1Adventurerider 5 років тому

    Thank you for posting your experience with your splenectomy. I just had mine a week ago. Unfortunately mine was so big it was not laparoscopic. How long did you feel distended after surgery?

  • @jassiramed3092
    @jassiramed3092 5 років тому

    Do you get sick often?

  • @brendaechols2228
    @brendaechols2228 5 років тому

    I hear your shoulder does stay sore for a little bit

  • @lindz092285
    @lindz092285 5 років тому

    I just had mine out. I feel you. I'll have one narly scar to show. It is rough

    • @rogerhegemier8491
      @rogerhegemier8491 5 місяців тому

      Just had mine out 11 days ago, it was a very large 11 lbs 6ounces Big Whole EH !! I feel pretty dam good today!!! Bed Rest is the key !!! all my blood work is back to normal !! Hang in there Friends !!!!

  • @Hemalatha-ec5hw
    @Hemalatha-ec5hw 6 років тому

    Mam you have any complication after laparoscopy???

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 5 років тому

      I had trapped gas in my clavicle area that felt like I had broken shoulders. I also got sick SO MUCH the first year post op.

  • @patriciakumalo9118
    @patriciakumalo9118 6 років тому

    My husband underwent an open splenectomy ten years ago. The surgery went well. After four days post the surgery, he had complications and was put on life support for 12 days. On the same wound, he was opened 3 times. For 12 days, he could not speak and was drugged. Later, I was told that nothing more could be done and I watched my husband die. I still need answers

  • @hawaiianrecreations
    @hawaiianrecreations 6 років тому

    I’d love to see an update after your 2014’s splenectomy. Best wishes.

  • @alamedacustomholsters
    @alamedacustomholsters 6 років тому

    Thank you for the video, my wife ruptured hers due to fainting/fall, she was bleeding internal and it was removed, she has a large scar, a small hole in her neck from the blood transfusion, your video has calmed us both. Thank you. 🙏

  • @Brandon_N420
    @Brandon_N420 6 років тому

    How are you these days? Are things going well for you?

  • @scottmansi54
    @scottmansi54 6 років тому

    I have don’t have a spleen and I don’t have any tonsils

  • @Hemalatha-ec5hw
    @Hemalatha-ec5hw 6 років тому

    Hi mam ...u lost weight after laparoscopy?

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 6 років тому

      Hema latha I lost about 10 lbs total within a week of thesurgery but mostly because it was very painful to eat

  • @VMart-or1gq
    @VMart-or1gq 6 років тому

    HI there! Great video! Now that 4 years have past since you posted this video how have you been health wise post splenectomy? I'm having my spleen removed in a few days and was a little worried.

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 6 років тому

      J. Martino that’s a great question. Any problems I’ve had medically related to my spleen really have to do will how my body handles the routine illnesses I’m exposed to mostly from my three kids. I tend to get more sick with the same visit than the rest of the family (more severe symptoms that persist longer) and stay sick a little longer than anyone else. The first year throat infections were a big issue but no so much after that first year. I had very high platelet counts in my last pregnancy but nothing that worries my docs. It would just get flagged on all my blood work. Nothing else comes to mind. I work really hard at taking care of myself and have a few other health issues that are unrelated. All in pretty lucky all things considered.

  • @drjude5185
    @drjude5185 6 років тому

    Good video. I was actually researching "dog spleen removal" because I'm anticipating one in my job as a vet. Nevertheless I can add something to this: REDUCE STRESS. Looking for the answer to your immune system problems can easily take over your life. Remember to breathe, smell the flowers, meditate, get colour in the dead of winter (if you live in a cold climate), pamper yourself with things that you love etc etc. That's all. Thanks for the vid.

  • @jacintogutierrez2977
    @jacintogutierrez2977 6 років тому

    Wow, i had an emergency splenectomy about a year ago. I have a 10-12 inch scar down my abdomen.

  • @JacksonJacoy
    @JacksonJacoy 6 років тому

    Not excited for my splenectomy next month *yeet*

  • @JacksonJacoy
    @JacksonJacoy 6 років тому

    Yo whays Poppin. My name is Jackson, I'm 16, I get my spleen out in a month. I have hereditary spherocytosis and am anemic so they wanna chop out my spleen. And your videos helped a lot. Thanks.

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 6 років тому

      Jackson Jacoy good luck! You’ll be great! After the first 6-10 post op I️ was fine, and you’re much younger, you’ll bounce back fast

    • @franciscodubon7108
      @franciscodubon7108 6 років тому

      Hi! Jackson, i hope you feel better. My wife has the same condition as you "hereditary spherocytosis" then this causes that his platelets goes down, so down, 11,000 to 30,000 units, and in some cases suffer anemic, the hematologist says that the splenectomy is the best option for his health, so, we are a little nervous about that. how do you feel? how is your blood?

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 6 років тому

      Francisco Dubon I saw a hematologist, rheumatologist and an oncologist to do several months of testing when my splenic artery aneurysms were found and all my tests were normal. After having my spleen removed I routinely have high platelets in all my blood draws, but nothing that can hurt me. My biggest issues since removal almost 4 years ago are with my immune system. I get sick more, stay sick longer, and have trouble battling small infections without antibiotics

    • @franciscodubon7108
      @franciscodubon7108 6 років тому

      ya, mmm, i see, the hematologist says that she (my wife) has to take antibiotics vaccines every 4 monts for some time, we think that is for that you says, an the immune system turns less effective. thanks for your video and for your answer, now we know more about this secundary effects.

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 6 років тому

      Francisco Dubon some physicians do put patients on antibiotics for months afterwards. I think that is more common for children to do that. I did not do long-term antibiotics but I did update all my vaccines two weeks prior to surgery and re-do them every 5 years. I also get a flu shot every year. I did get the flu last year even with the vaccine and I was very ill compared to my husband and kids hat got it. But I survived it!

  • @TattooedNSnappedBack
    @TattooedNSnappedBack 6 років тому

    I had my spleen removed in august after a severe car accident where i got tboned rolled the vehicle was thrown and the vehicle rolled over me and crushed me pretty good lol lots of other stuff but anyways crushed my spleen i bled out twice in the hospital before they opened me up to fix all kinds of crap but anyway i have a huge nasty scar down my stomach but so far no difference since healing up but im only in now 3 months lol but no sickness yet n i got two little 2 year olds runnin around lol but hopefuly all goes well

    • @shinyrashmitha8846
      @shinyrashmitha8846 4 роки тому

      I just want to know. How are you now? My friend is undergoing the operation with in a month or two. Cam you please share you experience.

    • @TattooedNSnappedBack
      @TattooedNSnappedBack 4 роки тому

      @@shinyrashmitha8846 its been two years now and really no difference besides getting sick now all the time if someone around me has a cold i catch it by the end of the day i use to never get sick and if i did it went away quick now its like i have to get antibiotics to get over it

    • @shinyrashmitha8846
      @shinyrashmitha8846 4 роки тому

      @@TattooedNSnappedBack really thanks a lot. Is there any pain? Or something like that? I am really really worried about my friend. 😰

    • @TattooedNSnappedBack
      @TattooedNSnappedBack 4 роки тому

      @@shinyrashmitha8846 no pain just get sick easy and high level of platelets other than that i havent noticed

  • @nathanieltaylor5748
    @nathanieltaylor5748 6 років тому

    What was the cause of your bp rising?

    • @Jlk6532
      @Jlk6532 6 років тому

      Nathaniel Taylor I don't know. I have Iga kidney disease. It could be a side effect of that. My nephrologist is unsure.

  • @MarieS6060
    @MarieS6060 6 років тому

    Thank you for the video. I just had my spleen and part of my pancreas removed on Sept. 28th. I'm still in hospital now as I type this message scheduled to be released Oct. 4th.