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Any double donors out there: liver and kidney?
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Hi Rosemary!
Sadly, that chain that I was a part of fell apart, and so that surgery did not happen. I have since been slotted into at least two other chains that also fell apart; however, I am currently part of a chain that *SHOULD* have surgery this coming Thursday, April 15th! I had blood work done this past Thurs and it was shipped to the recipient's transplant center in NYC, so as long as I don't get the bad news that we are not suitable matches for each other between now and Thurs, then we should be good to go (prayerfully)! I have a pre-op telehealth appt with my surgeon and a pre-op Covid swab tomorrow morning, and then I have to self-quarantine for the 72 hours before surgery (which will take place in Peoria, IL). I'm excited and praying that THIS chain holds together, and I covet all of your prayers, too, for good results for all involved!
Sending love to all!
-Laurie <3
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@lwilkey Laurie, I have had you on my mind. I hope that this message finds you doing well.
Were you able to proceed to the transplant surgery that was scheduled for April?
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Laurie, I am sad to learn that the transplant did not happen. I am whispering a prayer for you, the other donors, and for the patients who are affected. Did you have an advanced cancellation, or was it close to the surgery date? With a deceased donor, which I had, the decision to perform surgery was in the hands of my transplant surgeon who told me that she couldn't tell me 100% until she saw/inspected the organs herself. I knew it was a 'go' when I was taken to the surgical unit.
I hope that everything proceeds smoothly this week. And, Yes, I will remember you in my prayers. I consider it an honor to be involved in that aspect of your journey toward the making of a miracle.
Will you report back and let us know when you are healed and recovered?