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@contentandwell
@rosemarya
I had my transplant Sept. 19 officially. The transplant went great. I was walking day 0
Released on day5.
On Sept 30 my niece who tried to be the donor have my brother a break from caretaker for me. That night I passed out will staying at GOL house. Casey called 911,, went to st Mary's hospital have a hemorrhagic bleed in the body. Hyplexia anemia. And alot of other hyplexia stuff. Under went massive transfusions.
30 pts of blood , platelet, and fluids. Was not good had several teams work g on a way to stop the bleed. I am very fortunate to have had Casey with me , she helped with 911 and was able to give them a detail info to the paramedics and Drs at the ER. Until my brother showed up. 5 days in ICU then 10 days recovery. Went backwards. I am doing good now. I have been reading the connect but I guess I haven't responded to it. Sorry
I was diagnosed with prehillar Chalangiocarsanoma.
That's why the transplant. I am blessed.
Jerry Drennan
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Jerry, You have really been on a wild journey. I had no idea that all this was happening to you. I am relieved to hear that you are doing good now. I send my thoughts and prayers that your recovery continues on a positive path.
What a blessing to have such a niece! Carrie is a hero and a role model for all of us.
It is remarkable that you were still at the GOL and so near to Mayo St Mary's ER. It sounds as if that is another part of your miracle outcome.
Jerry, with all of that behind you, I fully expect you to have strong expectation for a Happy and Healthy New Year. Take it one day at a time, and keep on getting stronger. I am happy that you are following the conversations here on Connect, and as you get stronger, I look forward to hearing from you about your new life. I have a lot of questions that I would like to ask you, so don't stay away too long!
Are you at home now?
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@jerrydrennan Oh my goodness, Jerry, you sure had a tough time there. That sure is a lot of transfusions. Thank goodness you had someone there with you. I am so happy for you that you are doing well now, and yes, you are blessed.
I just googled Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma and you are indeed very fortunate to have been diagnosed when you were and to have had a transplant. Those of us who have been through transplants realize how lucky we are to be alive in a time when this is possible. I thank God every day that I am still here.
JK