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Post by cheryl on Jun 29, 2007 21:39:43 GMT -5
I don't know if you remember me mentioning my husband's uncle. He is waiting for a double lung transplant. Toronto General Hospital called tonight and they are going to do the surgery tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. He is skin and bones, so I hope he is strong enough. He wasn't getting enough oxygen to his brain which was causing him to act out of character. Yelling and screaming and being afraid of everyday activities (such as sitting in a chair in the shower - this would frighten him). The caregivers which came to his home a few times per week talked him into going to pallative care. He was there one night and called his wife to take him back home. He didn't like it - said the nurses wouldn't let him do anything. Anyway, we here are hoping all goes well and he comes through the surgery with flying colours.  |
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Post by morningstar on Jun 29, 2007 21:46:35 GMT -5
WOW that is good news. I will keep Uncle Ken in my thought and prayers. I know how worried about him you have been. Please keep me informed.
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Post by cocojax on Jun 29, 2007 22:25:37 GMT -5
Cheryl that is good news, I will be thinking positive thoughts for you and his family...From what I hear it is the best hospital in Canada for Lung Transplants...The surgeon I saw is Dr. Thomas Waddell. Does your Uncle live in Toronto??
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Post by John on Jun 29, 2007 22:28:44 GMT -5
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Post by LindaNY on Jun 29, 2007 22:37:21 GMT -5
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your uncle. Please keep us posted.
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Post by morningstar on Jun 29, 2007 22:46:15 GMT -5
Cheryl ,
Your uncle in is on the prayer chains I ask you about. Please let us know. If you need me I am here day or night.
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Post by maryaz on Jun 30, 2007 1:22:31 GMT -5
Cheryl, I wish your Uncle the best. I will be thinking of and praying for your Uncle Ken. If he is not in good shape, this will be tough probably. Hang in there.
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Post by muffin on Jun 30, 2007 3:38:32 GMT -5
Cheryl I will be thinking and praying for Uncle Ken, that God guide the surgeons hands and keep their minds clear to do what needs to be done. I'll send a prayer or 2 for you and your family for God to comfort you all. Take care of yourself & Blessings
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 30, 2007 8:37:27 GMT -5
Sorry Cheryl, I just saw this this morning. W/o a doubt we'll be praying for him and your family. That's a given. Just to help a little bit, I'm sending Sarah over. Believe me she's made the rounds a few times....  |
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Post by cheryl on Jun 30, 2007 8:39:32 GMT -5
Thank you for all the prayers and thoughts. It is much appreciated. It's 9:40 a.m. here now, so I guess his surgery is just getting started. Ellen - he's located right in the middle of Orangeville and Brampton. I'll pass on any news as we receive it. Thank you again.  |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 30, 2007 8:50:19 GMT -5
We'll be watching for your updates Cheryl!
Larry/John ...please check your PM's
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Post by cheryl on Jun 30, 2007 11:26:39 GMT -5
Well, I just got an update. They took Ken into the operating room at 10:00 a.m. this morning. When they got him on the table, they decided that the lungs were not suitable for him. Understandably he is very upset and we think he has just hit rock bottom and is probably giving up. I'll keep you updated. Thanks again for all the prayers and good thoughts. |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jun 30, 2007 12:17:19 GMT -5
Oh no......... how could they not be suitable? Too large for his frame? Obviously they checked blood types etc...Oh Cheryl....the man must be sooooooo devastated.... I'm so, so sorry. Do you now what they told him?
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Post by cocojax on Jun 30, 2007 12:25:59 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your Uncle, Cheryl, I cannot even imagine that happening, my heart goes out to your Uncle Ken and family. Please give him our best and tell him to hold on cause he has so much to live for, sounds like he has a great family behind him....
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Post by morningstar on Jun 30, 2007 14:22:53 GMT -5
Cheryl,
I am so sorry. What a blow that must have been. Tell him not to give up there are a lot of people pulling for him. I can of imagine what he must feel how do they get someone that far and decide the lungs aren't right. I am sorry but the first thing I think of is that someone they felt was more important came in and those lungs matched them so Uncle Ken got shifted back and someone else got those lungs. Grrrrrrrrrr that makes me so angry. Hang in there we are here. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Rose
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Post by cheryl on Jun 30, 2007 14:43:56 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the support. I don't know exactly what happened yet, but when I find out, I'll let you know. Thank you. |
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Post by John on Jun 30, 2007 16:43:54 GMT -5
Cheryl were with you  |
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Post by cheryl on Jun 30, 2007 20:44:12 GMT -5
We just heard that the Hospital kept Ken and has said that there is another Lung (I'm not sure if it is just one that they have available) coming in tonight. When it comes in they will take him to surgery again. I sure hope that they don't do the same thing and get him in there and then tell him it's not suitable. Surely they can't make that mistake twice. That would be just terrible for his spirit. Thanks again for all the support. -- I'll keep the updates coming.  |
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 1, 2007 6:30:57 GMT -5
Cheryl....any word?
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Post by cocojax on Jul 1, 2007 8:44:26 GMT -5
Keeping really positive thoughts, Cheryl...
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Post by cheryl on Jul 1, 2007 9:06:16 GMT -5
An update I just heard - good news. Ken was taken into surgery at 10:00 p.m. last night. He had the double lung transplant and he came through it with flying colours. The surgery ended just after 9:00 a.m. this morning. He is presently in ICU. They have to monitor him to make sure he doesn't reject the new lungs. BTW - The first set of lungs were not suitable because they ended up having pneumonia. Apparently the surgeon noticed this in the operating room. I'm on my way out the door - have lots to do today, but thought I'd let you in on the good news. Thank you so so much for all the support and prayers. I really believe those helped. Talk to you soon. |
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Post by cocojax on Jul 1, 2007 9:12:26 GMT -5
Cheryl what very good news I am so glad for your Uncle Ken, you and his family. That is the type of news we like to here, thank goodness the surgeon noticed that. I hope it is the same Dr. I will have Dr. Waddell he seemed so nice. Pass on the congratulations and we will continue to think positive thoughts....What a Great Canada Day for him, celebrate our Countries Birthday and now Celebrate his new life birthday, does not get better than that......  |
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Post by morningstar on Jul 1, 2007 9:59:57 GMT -5
Cheryl,
I agree with Coco what a wonderful day for a Celebration. Praise God. He will continue to be in our thought and prayers. As well as you and Dave and the rest of your family.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on Jul 1, 2007 11:15:29 GMT -5
Cheryl; Cheryl, Cheryl..... What absolutely wonderful/fantastic news  I'm soooooo thrilled for him, you and your family. He's still not out of the woods e'one so please remember to continue your prayers and good thoughts. You know; it's not only Canada's b'day, but it's like it's your Uncle Ken's new "BIRTH" day! |
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Post by virginia on Jul 1, 2007 12:03:44 GMT -5
Cheryl...YEA!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for your uncle Ken ....I will pray for all of you and keep postive thought ..(((((HUG)))))) Virginia
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Post by John on Jul 1, 2007 13:26:54 GMT -5
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Post by cheryl on Jul 1, 2007 17:37:15 GMT -5
Thank you for the good wishes. I have not heard anymore today. No news is good news. Now Ken has the long recovery battle as long as his body doesn't reject his new lungs. Keeping my fingers crossed. |
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Post by LindaNY on Jul 1, 2007 18:19:14 GMT -5
Oh Cheryl, that is absolutely fantastic news. ;D Your entire family and your uncle must be so relieved. ((((hugs))))) to all of you.
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Post by larrynz on Jul 2, 2007 17:00:50 GMT -5
Best wishes from me, I hope all goes well in the future for him
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Post by cheryl on Jul 3, 2007 14:04:11 GMT -5
I heard that they are going to slowly wake Ken up today. I didn't realize that they keep you unconcious for a little while after the operation.  |
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