Question:
is it common for the doc to knick your spleen and end up removing it and your gallbla

   — pamela F. (posted on November 9, 2000)

November 9, 2000
Yes, I think it is common. I have heard of several people having weight loss surgery, ended up losing their spleen in the process. I don't think the gall bladder removal is related to the spleed removal.
   — Lynn K.

November 9, 2000
Dear Pam, it is not only uncommon it is highly dangerous i would seek leagal advice for this.........
   — [Anonymous]

November 9, 2000
I believe depending on your internal structure it might be highly likely to nick the spleen and have it removed. I was told flat out by my surgeon that if your insides are full of adhesions from prior procedures it is very difficult to get everything separated and still in tack. Usually the spleen is the organ that gets nicked and removed. As many on this sight have talked about in the past removal of the Gallbladder is between you and the surgeon. If I would have had mine removed with the first Stapling, I would have avoided reentery operation to remove it, thus making my revison more difficult. I think each case is different and you and your surgeon must decide what is best for you.
   — Peggy D.

November 9, 2000
Having an injury to your spleen is a known complication of any surgery involving your upper abdominal area, especially in larger people and your surgeon should have mentioned this to you as a risk. Unfortunately, once it is nicked, it is hard to repair and ends up being removed. As for your gallbladder, good riddance I say as it isn't something you need and often people with rapid wt loss develop gallbladder disease and have to have it removed later.
   — Shari F.

May 6, 2002
My doctor also 'knicked' my spleen. He acted like it was no big deal to remove it. I am 3 months post-op and have caught every bug that has went around. I am just now feeling normal. Does anyone know if i I have any legal recourse?
   — Tari H.