Originally Posted By LuLu I heard a few days ago from my cousin Joan with an update. No big news, sadly... he's still at the hospital and waiting, getting a bit despondent. He's on medication that takes away his appetite and they had to put in a feeding tube due to worries of malnutrition. I'll let you know when there's good news!
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Wow, I'm so sorry your family is going through this. Prayers are being said.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Thinking positive vibes for your family. I can't imagine what it feels like to have an artificial heart! What an ordeal.
Originally Posted By LuLu NEWS! A donor heart has been found. It's my understanding that Gary is now in surgery and will be til the wee hours of the morning. Thanks all, for your good thoughts and prayers!
Originally Posted By momof4boys Thanks for the update, LuLu. We will keep him in our prayers. Let us know when you know more.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle Great news, LuLu! Thanks for the update. Looking forward to hearing good news of the transplant.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 Hoping that the news continues to be good. My son in law had a kidney transplant in 2001 after 5 years on dialysis. He is doing really well. Hope your family is as fortunate as mine has been.
Originally Posted By Labuda Is Gary doing ok so far in recovery I hope, Lulu? Sending good thoughts to him & the rest of your family as you go through this!
Originally Posted By LuLu Thanks Labuda for bumping this up again - and thanks to all for your good thoughts! A couple days ago my mom relayed that cousin Joan want in to visit and was surprised that Gary was sitting in a chair! So he's doing much better, and *very* anxious to be home again!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Wow! Wonderful!!! Thanks for the update. I'll keep sending good thoughts throughout the recovery time too!
Originally Posted By Labuda Very cool that he's already able to sit up. I'll continue to think many happy thoguhts for him! Also, off topic, but can you email me your address again? Eric & I have been cleaning a lot this week and I found the last buttons you designed for me and want to get the couple off that I need to, but lost my email when I forgot to back it up recently when I reinstalled my OS - oops!
Originally Posted By avromark LuLu, glad your cousin pulled through, I hope he gets plenty of rest, but remembers to exercise, do some strength training and keeps his ROM up. Enjoy!
Originally Posted By LuLu This just in ;-) Gary is going home tomorrow! Only 10 days after the transplant. He'll have a visiting nurse for 6 weeks. He definitely has a lot of healing ahead of him, but I'm sure he's thrilled to be out of the hospital, after a total of 5 1/2 weeks!
Originally Posted By RAM1984 That is such wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!! Prayers for a speedy and total recovery are being sent for your family. <---throwing confetti*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
