Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Very good news! I had them take pictures of my brother's liver as well. It really put things into perspective for those who can't quite grasp the reality of liver disease.Keeping you in prayers for a healthy quick recovery! in TexasBrother, 32, PSC, tx 12-2007Subject: All went well!To: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 9:51 PM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Very good news! I had them take pictures of my brother's liver as well. It really put things into perspective for those who can't quite grasp the reality of liver disease.Keeping you in prayers for a healthy quick recovery! in TexasBrother, 32, PSC, tx 12-2007Subject: All went well!To: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 9:51 PM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Very good news! I had them take pictures of my brother's liver as well. It really put things into perspective for those who can't quite grasp the reality of liver disease.Keeping you in prayers for a healthy quick recovery! in TexasBrother, 32, PSC, tx 12-2007Subject: All went well!To: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 9:51 PM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 May continue to go well throughout the night and the next few days you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings Dawn > > The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took > a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver > is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of > the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw > his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him > off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to > check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 May continue to go well throughout the night and the next few days you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings Dawn > > The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took > a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver > is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of > the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw > his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him > off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to > check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 May continue to go well throughout the night and the next few days you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings Dawn > > The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took > a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver > is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of > the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw > his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him > off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to > check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Great news! More wishes for a healthy recovery. for a healthy recovery. Subject: All went well!To: Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 3:51 AM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Big congratulations on this amazing event!!Marie To: From: simeonsmommy@...Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 03:51:59 +0000Subject: All went well! The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Big congratulations on this amazing event!!Marie To: From: simeonsmommy@...Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 03:51:59 +0000Subject: All went well! The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Windows Live™ Groups: Create an online spot for your favorite groups to meet. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Great news Bobbi. I wish a very speedy recovery, and I hope that you can get some rest soon! Best wishes, Dave R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Great news Bobbi. I wish a very speedy recovery, and I hope that you can get some rest soon! Best wishes, Dave R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Great news Bobbi. I wish a very speedy recovery, and I hope that you can get some rest soon! Best wishes, Dave R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 So far, so good! We finally got to see him sometime around midnight. ICU was the part I was most nervous about. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. Fortunately most of the tubes are covered by the sheets. Seeing him on the vent was a little hard but he sort of opened his eyes when we walked in and motioned for me. After I washed my hands I walked over and held his hand. His mom and I are both spending the night in the waiting room. It's horribly uncomfortable but we'll survive. Here's something amazing that I'm sure most you will appreciate. For quite a while now his urine has looked like iced tea. Now it's nearly normal. I almost cried when I saw it! He hasn't had normal looking urine the entire time I've known him! And the jaundice is already starting to fade slightly. Looking at the pictures the OR nurse took, you can see his colon in one picture and it is even yellow. Amazing! I'll just be glad when I can put his wedding ring back on his finger and put my arms around him. What an unbelievable 24 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 HOORAY /continued God speed. dee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 HOORAY /continued God speed. dee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 HOORAY /continued God speed. dee > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great news Bobbi!!! Hope he has a quick recovery so you will have two people to get up for those late night feedings and diaper changes when your new baby comes!! Darcy Subject: All went well!To: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10:51 PM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great news Bobbi!!! Hope he has a quick recovery so you will have two people to get up for those late night feedings and diaper changes when your new baby comes!! Darcy Subject: All went well!To: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10:51 PM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great news Bobbi!!! Hope he has a quick recovery so you will have two people to get up for those late night feedings and diaper changes when your new baby comes!! Darcy Subject: All went well!To: Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 10:51 PM The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Horray for the big stubborn goober ! Don PSC/UC-11-08 >> The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took > a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver > is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of > the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw > his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him > off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to > check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Horray for the big stubborn goober ! Don PSC/UC-11-08 >> The surgeon came out and talked to us about an hour ago. Everything went very well. It took > a little longer than usual to get the old liver out. It was HUGE and DISGUSTING! The new liver > is perfect and did very well during surgery. We should be able to see him soon. One of > the nurses took pictures for us. I knew he was sick but didn't realize just how sick until I saw > his old liver. It was 75% larger than his new, healthy liver! The next 2 hurdles are getting him > off the vent which they hope to do by morning and they'll do an ultrasound tomorrow to > check the bile flow and blood flow. He is expected to do very well!> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I am so happy for you guys!! As a mom, I actually choked up when I read about the urine, it's amazing what makes us happy isn't it?! =] ee > > So far, so good! We finally got to see him sometime around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I am so happy for you guys!! As a mom, I actually choked up when I read about the urine, it's amazing what makes us happy isn't it?! =] ee > > So far, so good! We finally got to see him sometime around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I am so happy for you guys!! As a mom, I actually choked up when I read about the urine, it's amazing what makes us happy isn't it?! =] ee > > So far, so good! We finally got to see him sometime around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Dear Bobbi, We are so happy that made it through surgery so well. We will pray for a speedy recovery as well as rest for you and Chris' Mom. Please keep us posted. Tarheel Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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