PAIN: Splenectomy vs. C-section

Saving everyone the long story of my 14 years

friday is my slice and dice date

If you had a Splenectomy full cut open what kinda pain can i expect?

if you can compare it to a c-setion what am i looking at facing?

i cant tell if i am more scared of the pain afterwards or the fear of that 40%-60% "will work" window im trying to land in

I don't know the answer to this question - but I can feel your anxiety just by reading your post and so I couldn't just read and run.

I chatted to a friend who had a c-section and she said the worst bit about it was that the cut was so low, everytime she stood up, she felt all the weight of her internal organs pressing down on the incision site.

I hope that for your sake that's true and that having a higher incision means less weight and less pain for you.

Why have they opted for open surgery rather than keyhole? I'm thinking I may opt for splenectomy in the future, but had always assumed I'd be offered keyhole. Is there clinical reasoning behind the choice?

Best of luck for Friday xx

Hi,

I had a laparoscopic (keyhole) splenectomy in 2003. It took me about a week to recover from the surgery and was not as bad as I expected.

Can you not have it done by keyhole?

Kind regards
Erna

there going to try keyhole but there is a 50/50 chance they might need to do a full incision because my size (weight gain from last 4 months) and liver inflammation.

C-section wasn't as bad a i expected i was on minimum pain meds and on my feet in 10 hrs so if its comparable to c-sec then i am okay

I had the full incision splenectomy. It was not that bad, I was on pain meds the first night and the next day was offered them but was fine with just Tylenol. I was able to get up some the first day.

I never had a c section but I would think the pain would be about the same, about the same size incision.

I think the anticipation is the worst part.

Best of luck for Friday! Hope they can do the keyhole surgery but mostly luck that you are in the success group! The rates do vary and it is so anxiety producing waiting to undergo it not knowing if it will work for you! But be as positive as you can! I remember feeling what I would imagine is as anxious as you are and not much can make it better but know many people, even strangers here will be thinking of you and sending good wishes your way!

I also had keyhole and pain was very manageable so here's hoping you find the same experience!

Sissykid,

Sorry I can't speak to either issue, but I can wish you well! God speed!

Jeffrey

Thank you everyone the anxiety has me fit to be tied to say the least.

I either need it to be Friday now or i feel i need a few more days to get my family and ducks in a row.

Sissykid was wondering how it all went for you! Hope you are doing well!

Thank you all for thinking of me.

today was post op and i was cleared to do my normal things.. Nice


Surgery was key hole 4 holes total.

way worse than c-section just saying. dr said there is around 30 connections that have to be cut to remove spleen i had only 10! and i had 2 spleens one was called a splenoid if left in could grow in to a fully functioning spleen ! both removed in 40 min he said normally takes 90min to 2 hrs took him 40 min because i only had like 10 connections.

today i my first day in jeans. and my post op appt i had already lost some weight from being of the pred. THANK GOD>

also first CBC was morning after 302k
11 days post op 1020k

I had ivig 4 days pre surgery they think that is still in my system and the high numbers could be a very positive sign... FINGERS CROSSED

Hi there!

It is wonderful news that you have! I wish you a very speedy recovery on all fronts!

Jeffrey

Fantastic news! Fingers crossed for you! Amazing how fast the weight can cone off without prednisone- not all of it (at least for men yet) but crazy! So glad you seem to be doing so well!

thanks so much

Hi, I also had high numbers first around 1000K - the last 10yr I have been around 230 So, yes high numbers in the beginning is a very positive sign

Fantastic news! I'm so pleased it went well for you & they are fab counts!!

Hoping they stay in a good range for you. Keep us updated

This is great news! I hope your platelets stay at a safe range from now on.

2mths post op

534k

i am counting each treatment free month as a blessing

Thanks for updating with your great news!