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No Splenectomy after all

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I am happy to report that my count has risen to 44 so the threat of a Splenectomy has gone away. I have not been this high in years, must have been all the greek cocktails I had on holiday !!

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NickyD

Hi Morgan - my advice is to stay away from splenectomy for as long as possible. NickyD

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salmagal

Great news long may it continue

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Nasar

Happy to hear that not opting for spleen removal,

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tip-3 in reply toNasar

Yes I agree no spleen removal .... thank God they didn't recommend this to me; but I wouldn't have it anyhow as I heard it does not help ..

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5052

That's fantastic try to keep off all medication at all costs

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tip-3 in reply to5052

I agree 100% after reading so many different options and would rather take none ...

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SoporRose

Congratulations! May the trend upward continue.

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prasadyarra

congrats

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swheels

Great news, hope it stays that way for you

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sailor

Hi Morgan. Good news so keep away from the op if you do not need it.I would only consider in dia straights.

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Morgan

Thank you everyone for your good wishes. I hope you too keep well, it's good to know we are not alone. x

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