Popular Post Catwoman Posted January 25, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) AMAZING UPDATE -- Sorry I haven't been online but things have been busy, exhausting, and crazy... but I have unbelievable news -- my dh is out of the hospital and back at the hotel with us!!! :hurray: Â He did incredibly well and the new liver seems to be an excellent match so far. The doctors and nurses said he is one of the most highly motivated patients they have seen. He did everything they told him to do and then did extra. He was so determined to get well quickly. He said he was doing it for our family but also for the person who donated the liver to him and that person's family. He also said he knows that the liver he got could have also saved another person if he hadn't gotten it, so he feels obligated to take the best possible care of it for that reason as well. Â Anyway, he's not out of the woods yet and won't be for a long time, because he has to be immunosuppressed and we have to pray that the anti-rejection medications work and his body doesn't reject the liver. We also have to watch out for any signs of infection, some potentially serious side effects from the medicines, and any signs of rejection. He also has a massive incision and we have to hope it heals properly. Â Right now, it's all pretty overwhelming. There were so many instructions and explanations and educational classes, and while I'm sure we will get into a routine fairly quickly, I'm pretty nervous about it all right now. I keep writing things down and setting alarms so we won't forget to test his blood sugar and so we won't forget to give him the right medications at the right times, and I have to be super-paranoid about germs and food safety... and on and on and on! I know there is more than I'm mentioning here but without looking at my lists, I can't remember it all. Â The plan for the next few months is that he has to see the surgeons twice a week for bloodwork, physical exams, and so they can modify the medications based on the blood results. Apparently the medicines and/or dosages will probably be tweaked a lot, so I think there may be a fairly big learning curve. Â But overall, all that matters is that he is out of the hospital and on the mend. We feel so incredibly blessed. :party: Â Thank you all again for all of your support as we went through this. I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared out of my wits a lot of the time, but knowing that so many people were sending prayers and positive thoughts made a huge difference to me and helped me believe that things will be okay. I'm still worried because there are still so many things that could go wrong, but having him sitting across the room from me right now is all I want to think about. Â Thanks again. Thanks aren't enough to tell you how much all of your posts have meant to me. I have read each and every one of them and I appreciate every word. :001_wub: Edited January 25, 2016 by Catwoman 173 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great to hear. Hang in there! Sending many hugs & good wishes to you all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What wonderful news! So glad to hear the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome news Cat!  Best wishes adjusting to the new normal.  Will keep sending prayers from here that all will go smoothly.  Thanks a ton for sharing!  It's worth a :party: right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatechip Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That is awesome! Glory to God! So glad to hear he is doing well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debinindy Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 AMAZING UPDATE -- Sorry I haven't been online but things have been busy, exhausting, and crazy... but I have unbelievable news -- my dh is out of the hospital and back at the hotel with us!!! :hurray: Â He did incredibly well and the new liver seems to be an excellent match so far. The doctors and nurses said he is one of the most highly motivated patients they have seen. He did everything they told him to do and then did extra. He was so determined to get well quickly. He said he was doing it for our family but also for the person who donated the liver to him and that person's family. He also said he knows that the liver he got could have also saved another person if he hadn't gotten it, so he feels obligated to take the best possible care of it for that reason as well. Â What a wonderful attitude and way to honor the donor! Â Says a lot about your guy! Â May all continue to go well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thank you for the update. Your dh sounds like an awesome guy! Continued prayers for healing and adjusting! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 So happy to read this wonderful news tonight. We'll keep sending positive thoughts and best wishes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Â That is fabulous news! Â So, so happy for all of you. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Such good news. Â Wishing you all strength in the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Oh, this is such great news!! Â :party:Â SO happy to hear things are going well. Â I will continue to keep you all in my prayers for an uneventful recovery. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yay! Such good news!!! *happy tears* (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 AWESOME!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It's hard to imagine that he's out of the hospital! Way to go Mr. Catwoman!! Â :party:Â Praying for your liver to be happy in it's new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) You have made my kinda-stinky day much better :D Big happy dance and rejoicing here! Will continue to pray. Edited January 25, 2016 by 1bassoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38carrots Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wonderful news! Very happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wonderful news!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 :hurray:Â Â Great news--thanks for the update! Praying for continued healing and strength for all as you go through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Oh, Cat! How wonderful!  ...I know its a hard road ahead of you with all the meds and logistics and everything... but to be out of the hospital, to be together properly the three of you, to have the hardest stretch behind you... I am so happy for you.  :grouphug:  May we always have good news to celebrate together! ...you and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers - and I'll be watching for the next update with (G-d willing) even more good news!   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Such a great update!!! Prayers for continued healing and good health!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 That's fantastic news, Cat! Â :party:Â :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Excellent news!!!!!!!! So very happy for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Continuing to pray for him and for you. Â Hope you can get some rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Answered prayers! And more prayers go with you all as you walk this new road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wow, that is fantastic, wonderful news!! So happy for you!! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great news! Continued prayers for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What lovely news! I hope that healthy and happy days are ahead for you all.  Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Such incredible news. Â Praying for his continued recovery. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Your dh's attitude totally rocks. Living into gratitude generates beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Do we have a happy tears emoticon? Â :happytears: Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome news for Catfamily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You made my night! Â Hang in there, and know you have so many praying for you, wishing you well. Â I think it's awfully special of you to allow us into your life this way, sharing your story. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Oh Cat, I am so very, very happy for all of you! Prayers, good thoughts, and healing energy continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wonderful !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What a fantastic update! I really can't add any words to what's already been said. So happy for you. Â Thanks be to God for this excellent outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wow, what fantastic news! I just loved reading about your husband's attitude. I'm so happy that he is doing so well and is out of the hospital already! Hugs to the whole family, and continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What wonderful news! I will continue to pray for the entire situation - health for your husband, transition into your new normal and working out the logistics.  A thought - can you ask if he can go to a local lab and have his blood drawn instead of traveling to the surgeon's office so frequently? That might help with the distance you have to travel (I assume since you are in a hotel you are more than an hour from the hospital & surgeons, if that's wrong, then this suggestion isn't needed).   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Oh goodness, I am just now seeing this. How wonderful! I'm so happy for your family and will keep you all in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What a beautiful update! So happy. Wishing you peace and calm and healing in the coming months! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 :grouphug: Â It all sounds so positive! I know you still have a long journey ahead and our family will be thinking of you and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What fabulous news! I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Such wonderful, joyful news. Thank you for posting! All the best to you and to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Cat, thank you so much for your update. Â I lost my only sister to liver failure in '92. I don't like to talk about that much, but I'm thrilled to hear about your dh's courage and his wonderful attitude. Edited January 25, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 So good to hear the awesome update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 YEAH! Â Been thinking of you and your family. Â So glad to hear that your DH is able to be with you and is doing all the things that need to be done. Â Â SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 :hurray: yeah - doing a happy dance. :party:   I'm so thrilled for your family. what a blessing. your family will continue to be in my prayers and thoughts.Â Â Ă¢â‚¬â€¹ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 So happy to check in and see this update! Â Continued prayers for recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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