mamiof5 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thinking of you! Praying everything is well, and hubby is adjusting well to transplant and meds. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :iagree: You are all still in my thoughts several times per day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :iagree: I've been thinking about them and wondering how things were going. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I hope all is ok Cat. I wonder if she is dealing with snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wondering and hoping things are ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thank you for posting this, Mamiof5. I logged on this morning to see if there has been any news -- I hope Cat will see this if we keep it bumped to the top. :-) Cat, you and your family are in our prayers this morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thinking of you, Catwoman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 On our hearts and minds, Cat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Praying everything is going well for your dh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I hope things are going well for your dh. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I was thinking this last night. Thinking of you, Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 you and your family are still in our prayers and thoughts. wishing all good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hoping and praying all is well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Going to trust that no news is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Dp Edited January 24, 2016 by Lilaclady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Praying all is well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) I hope all is ok Cat. I wonder if she is dealing with snow. I believe she is--she's not far from me, and I'm in the center of the snow band. What crummy timing :( I've been thinking about her as well, and hoping her DH is recuperating and getting stronger every day. :grouphug: Cat Edited January 24, 2016 by ILiveInFlipFlops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Still praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) :grouphug: :grouphug: and prayers Edited January 24, 2016 by PuddleJumper1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :grouphug: Cat & family!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Sending positive thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thinking of you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeOrchidSong Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thinking of you, Catwoman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 :grouphug: Cat and family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Cat!!! Hugs, well wishes and many prayers! xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You and your family have been in my heart every day. :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope all is going smoothly and that you have gotten a chance to get at least a little rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Praying and thinking of you. I prayed for your DH at Mass today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 It was so sweet of you to start this thread, mamiof5! :) I just posted the happy update in the other thread, so I'll post it here, too... ------ 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. But overall, all that matters is that he is out of the hospital and on the mend. We feel so incredibly blessed. :party: 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. 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: 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 WOW!!! What an amazing update, and what a fantastic attitude he has :hurray: I'm so glad to hear this happy news. :grouphug: to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 What a wonderful update!I hope he continues to heal quickly. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Praise God! How long will he have to be on the immunosuppressant meds? At what point can they be sure his body will not reject the new liver? Never mind, I don't really expect you to answer all those questions right now. Best of all, things look good right now. May the rapid recovery continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Excellent update!! So glad to hear he is doing so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Wonderful news. Thanks for keeping us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 It was so sweet of you to start this thread, mamiof5! :) I just posted the happy update in the other thread, so I'll post it here, too... ------ 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. But overall, all that matters is that he is out of the hospital and on the mend. We feel so incredibly blessed. :party: 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. 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: You are so welcome!! Thank you for the wonderful update. My oldest dd was recovering from tonsils and adenoids removal when your dh went to surgery, and her surgery was so minor comparing to what you guys have gone through! I really have been thinking of you a lot. Will keep praying! Take one day at a time, he'll do well and all this will be over soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fantastic update, Cat! Your DH's attitude is amazing! I can't even imagine the learning curve that is required for med rotation and wound care, but thank goodness for technology to help a bit! Continued good thoughts for you all, especially your DH's health and healing. Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) That is such fabulous news! Praying for his continued excellent recovery :) Edited January 25, 2016 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I am so relieved to read your update, Cat! Your DH sounds like such a remarkable and great person. What a wonderful attitude he has! Continued wishes for healing and safety. You are a wonderful wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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