Most people breeze through a splenectomy and feel fine within weeks. Yet the body starts to rewrite its playbook the moment the spleen is gone. Knowing the new signals—and the false alarms—keeps you safe, active, and out of the emergency room. Early days in hospital Right after surgery the belly feels sore, a bit like you did too many crunches. Nurses offer pain meds every few hours, so the ache stays dull rather than sharp. You’ll be encouraged to roll side to side, cough, and use a breathing gadget to keep the lungs open. These small moves lower the chance... Learn more