Thanks, Theresa, for your ideas and suggestions...The only thing is, I only JUST started having Sx of the fatigue/dizziness/SOB from the anemia this year, and then we found my hct & hgl were so low. I only saw the hemo/onc for the first time earlier in the month. I also do know, however, that the splenectomy is listed in medical journals, etc, as 'always necessary' in the case of hereditary SPHEROCYTOSIS, AND I HAVE TWO FEMALE COUSINS AND AT LEAST ONE UNCLE WHO HAD TO HAVE IT DONE. (sorry for the caps, writing a quick note on break at work!) I have done a great deal of reading and research into the topic, too.

ncdude - YEP, I can still 'shake it' with the best of 'em, but I run out of gas a lot quicker these days .

Hugs, Jacquie