can you have your spline removed and live
Yes, you can live without a spleen. Many people have had their spleen removed because of injuries and are living healthy lives. However, the spleen is an important part of your body's defense system.You are a little more at risk without it. am living proof that you can live without a spleen. My spleen was removed at the tender age of 12 (now 49) due to a rare inherited blood disorder (Spherocytosis) which caused my spleen to enlarge. Fortunately these days they will not take out your spleen unless absolutely necessary due the the reason given above.