So since I'm looking at probably having to have both my thyroid and my spleen completely removed, I need information. I know I asked before for information about diseases of the thyroid/spleen - and thank you so much to everyone who was kind enough to reply, I really appreciate it - but now I need info specifically about having the thyroid/spleen totally removed. Basically, what was the surgery like? Was there any specific preparation for the surgery, or was it just the usual pre-op clearance tests? What was recovery immediately after surgery like? Long term recovery? Any complications? Any or all of that kind of information would be really helpful in getting my head around things. Whether a website that has that sort of info, personal experiences of you or a friend or family member, all of it would be very welcome. Thanks, for all the responses and for the kind words and support. They really mean a lot to me. Thank you.