Originally Posted By DlandDug DlandJB has been away from the boards for a while. Many of you will recall that in May of 2011 she was in cardiac arrest, and shortly after was given a pacemaker/defibrillator. That fall she was made a candidate for a heart transplant at UCLA. Early last year she had an emergency operation after experiencing peritonitis and diverticulitis of the lower colon. This was followed by nearly a year off the list for a heart transplant as she waited for all infection to clear up. This winter Jamie was finally put back on the list for a heart transplant. And on last Wednesday, she got her new heart! She is still recuperating at the hospital, with a lengthy convalescence ahead. But 2013 will be the start of a whole new lease on life.
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 I'm so very happy to hear DlandJB was able to receive a new heart. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. I will anxiously await her recuperation. Please keep us updated.
Originally Posted By Mr X Been watching your FB updates with great hopes - glad everything has gone smoothly thus far, and here's to a speedy recovery!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Wonderful news for Jamie and her family and friends! murfsmom has been kind enough to keep me updated(I don't have facebook) and the prayers and positive thoughts have been flowing.
Originally Posted By oneyepete Godd news for the both of you. I hope she has a smooth and quick recovery. Best of health!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Wow -- fantastic news -- what a great beginning to the new year.
Originally Posted By disney pete Been following jamies story on FB im so happy for you guys heres hoping for a fast and comfortable recovery.
Originally Posted By TheParsec Great News! I also been following on FB. Our thoughts are with you All!
Originally Posted By MissCandice Hmmm, I may have read something about this on Facebook as well I'm so happy for you both.
Originally Posted By Pollyana New heart, new year, new life! My wishes for a speedy recovery and many new adventures!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Wow, that sounds SO scary. I am SO happy that it is going well. And I wish her all the best for a swift recovery and easy time with the transplant and meds. How incredible.
Originally Posted By iamsally Rod and I were just talking about this a few nights ago; wondering how things were going. I cannot tell you how happy we are at this wonderful news. I well remember when my SIL got the call that a kidney had been located. That was in 2001 and all is still well. (In fact, he went to Disneyland only two weeks later.) Will be anxious to hear updates on her progress. Our love to the whole family.
Originally Posted By DlandDug The first biopsy was a "1." On a scale of 0-4 this is good news. Zero is the gold standard, but not typical for the first biopsy. Jamie has also been up and walking around the ward. So it's good news at this point.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Wonderful! Thanks for letting us know Doug. Good thoughts are flowing.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub You deserve all the blessings in the world. I hope you will both be granted a special Disney wish as soon as Jamie has regained her health.
