I have know spleen

[FAT TWO FABULOUS 124]

Can I still get gastric sleeve surgery ?

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

I think only your surgeon can answer this, and without a spleen you will be more prone to infection, but I doubt it would disqualify you from WLS surgery.

[FAT TWO FABULOUS 124]

I think only your surgeon can answer this, and without a spleen you will be more prone to infection, but I doubt it would disqualify you from WLS surgery.

Well my surgery is july 31 I was just wondering

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

Sure, it is a very good question. I would double-check with your surgeon just in case, but I think it will be fine.

[FAT TWO FABULOUS 124]

Sure, it is a very good question. I would double-check with your surgeon just in case, but I think it will be fine.

OK thank you

[travelergirl 142]

Problems with blood vessels connected to spleen and stomach was the biggest risk my surgeon identified. She said that if they can't control the bleeding they would remove my spleen during surgery. She said I would need extra immunizations if that happens.
So, based on that I would say it isn't a problem. Certainly clarify with surgeon but my DR made it sound like no spleen would be a non issue.

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[FAT TWO FABULOUS 124]

Problems with blood vessels connected to spleen and stomach was the biggest risk my surgeon identified. She said that if they can't control the bleeding they would remove my spleen during surgery. She said I would need extra immunizations if that happens.
So, based on that I would say it isn't a problem. Certainly clarify with surgeon but my DR made it sound like no spleen would be a non issue.

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Thank you

[Mhy12784 423]

The bigger issue is why/how do you have NO spleen ? If you had emergency (or even elective) surgery extensive adhesions could be an issue. Which if bad enough could cause them to complicate, substantially extend, or cancel your surgery. I recall a patient who had an emergency splenectomy from a trauma, and the surgeons spent 4+ hours taking down adhesions before canceling the case. The patient eventually came back (this time they were prepared to do the case open if need be) but were ultimately able to finish the case after 6-8 hours.

The surgeon should have a good idea of your circumstances before the case, and would hopefully discuss any concerns he has

[FAT TWO FABULOUS 124]

The bigger issue is why/how do you have NO spleen ? If you had emergency (or even elective) surgery extensive adhesions could be an issue. Which if bad enough could cause them to complicate, substantially extend, or cancel your surgery. I recall a patient who had an emergency splenectomy from a trauma, and the surgeons spent 4+ hours taking down adhesions before canceling the case. The patient eventually came back (this time they were prepared to do the case open if need be) but were ultimately able to finish the case after 6-8 hours.
The surgeon should have a good idea of your circumstances before the case, and would hopefully discuss any concerns he has

Its was removed when I went in for gastic sleeve march 27 my surgeon said is was 8 times the normal size so he removed it now I have to go back July 31 and actually have the sleeve surgery I'm so scared don't want anything like this to happen ever again [emoji22]