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Title: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 22, 2009, 12:23:25 PM
I'm primary on one from Alaska, and secondary on another from Boise.  I am getting a Kidney and a Pancreas.  We should know more by 6:00 pm PDT, (Today the 22nd) so I'll let you know then.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paul.karen on April 22, 2009, 12:25:40 PM
 :thumbup;
EXCELLENT NEWS

Prayers all works out and comes through for you WallyZ
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willowtreewren on April 22, 2009, 12:28:17 PM
OMG!  :cheer:

This is fabulous!!! Rooting for you all the way!

Aleta
PS. I ALWAYS cry when I read about transplants, so excuse the tears. They are happy ones.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: David13 on April 22, 2009, 12:28:43 PM
Great news, Wally!   :2thumbsup;

Please keep us updated when you can. 
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 22, 2009, 12:29:55 PM
Heh. You guys are fast. :thx;

I will keep y'all informed.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: kimcanada on April 22, 2009, 12:44:46 PM
AWESOME Wally!  Everything is firmly crossed and prayers are a flowing...

P.S. I will do my best to keep the Obamamaina section floating while you are gone!  >:D
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: okarol on April 22, 2009, 01:06:26 PM

That is great news - wow - sounds like the chances are good if you've got TWO possibilities!
Best of luck to you!!  :clap;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Laurie on April 22, 2009, 01:07:17 PM
 :2thumbsup; Great news. Hoping it works out for you.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 22, 2009, 01:11:37 PM
 :cheer: Wallyz. I have my fingers and toes crossed. Your in my thoughts and prayers.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 22, 2009, 01:18:29 PM
 :cheer: :bandance; :cheer: :bandance;

Good LUCK!
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paris on April 22, 2009, 01:43:59 PM
Great news!   We'll be waiting anxiously to hear what happens.  Saying lots of prayers    :cuddle;   :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: aharris2 on April 22, 2009, 03:16:54 PM
 :clap;  :clap;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wattle on April 22, 2009, 03:54:03 PM
 :cheer: :cheer:  Woohoo Wally

I hope they don't make you wait too long to find out. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: kitkatz on April 22, 2009, 04:45:43 PM
Hurray! Good luck!   :yahoo;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paris on April 22, 2009, 05:12:02 PM
Waiting very impatiently to hear news.  Maybe no news really is good news. 
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: pelagia on April 22, 2009, 07:09:08 PM
I hope you are getting one cool kidney from Alaska  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: glitter on April 22, 2009, 07:19:26 PM
That is so great!  :flower;   :flower;   I am so happy for you!!!







Edited: fixed smiley error - paris, Moderator
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: G-Ma on April 22, 2009, 07:21:20 PM
 :waving;      :yahoo;     :cheer:      :bandance;               :flower;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 22, 2009, 08:36:32 PM
Pushed back until tomorrow morning.  Down to one donor.  The one I was back up for went to the primary in Portland. Prayers and cheers for that guy.  Thats  a win for our team.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: rose1999 on April 22, 2009, 10:46:15 PM
Fingers crossed that the other is for you  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 23, 2009, 07:15:48 AM
 :cuddle; Hope we hear something.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 23, 2009, 07:48:44 AM
Donor will go into surgery 1:00 PM.  I am supposed to to be admitted this afternoon, and the surgery is scheduled for 10:00 PM Pacific Daylight time.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paul.karen on April 23, 2009, 07:52:54 AM
 :thumbup;  :2thumbsup;

Well i hope this comes through for you Wally.
P&K
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: David13 on April 23, 2009, 07:57:25 AM
Great news, Wally!  I am hoping everything goes well for you. 
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paris on April 23, 2009, 08:34:32 AM
We'll be praying all day for you and the donors family.  Thrilled this is happening for you   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willowtreewren on April 23, 2009, 08:41:15 AM
This is WONDERFUL news! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

I'm thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed that surgery and recovery will be smooth sailing.

YEA!!!! :bandance;

Aleta
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: kimcanada on April 23, 2009, 10:03:00 AM
Speedy recovery Wally!!!  :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 23, 2009, 10:13:57 AM
Wally  you will be on my mind. Keep us updated!
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: KarenInWA on April 23, 2009, 03:40:40 PM
 :yahoo;  :yahoo;  :yahoo;

YAY WALLYZ!!!!!

 :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheer:

My thoughts and prayers will be with you tonight!!!

 :beer1; to a speedy recovery, and many long years with your cherished gift!!!

KarenInWA
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: kellyt on April 23, 2009, 04:12:00 PM
Wally, that is wonderful news!  I can't wait to hear all about it!  I pray everything goes really well, both in surgery and during your recovery!   :clap;     :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Sunny on April 23, 2009, 06:43:21 PM
This is wonderful news. I hope all goes well and we hear from you soon.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Jill D. on April 23, 2009, 06:52:32 PM
I hope and pray all has gone well!!!!
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 23, 2009, 07:49:20 PM
Thinking about you and wanted to stop in and let you know we are all praying for you. :grouphug;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 23, 2009, 08:14:06 PM
Well, it didn't happen. The Pancreas got damaged when they removed it.  I am back to waiting.  We had just gotten tot he hospital when we got the call.

I am out of luck on this one, but the donor was able to gove his heart lungs, kidneys , liver and other organs.  There are people up and down the west coast in Operating rooms tonight that need our prayers.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: rose1999 on April 23, 2009, 10:18:36 PM
I am so sorry to hear this but I applaude your attitude and caring for those others who were luckier than you this time.  God bless and I hope your turn comes really soon  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: okarol on April 24, 2009, 12:29:09 AM
 :grouphug; Better luck next time - so sorry it didn't work out today.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: KarenInWA on April 24, 2009, 01:41:32 AM
Wallyz, (aka Brian!)

I am really saddened by this news, but at the same time, I am really touched by your concern and caring for all the other patients receiving transplants from these donors.  You have been through so many of these yo-yo-like situations, and for once, you deserve your turn!!!  I was really hoping that this one would work out for you, as we all were.  I guess the best way to look at this is maybe this one woudn't have worked out for you, and the P/K transplant that *will* work out for you just hasn't happened yet.  Not that i'm wishing for someone's untimely death, but you know what I mean.  When you do get that gift of life with freedom, may it be from an ultra-healthy donor that had good karma for most of his/her life, coupled with a positive attitude, and that all of that flows through your veins and makes this transplant story of yours one of the more successful ones!  I'm rooting for you, Brian.  You, and all our other transplantees this evening, are in my prayers tonight and always.

Oh, and looking forward to beating you at pool at The Garage, maybe even post-transplant and you can show off your scar!  ;D

KarenInWA
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: RichardMEL on April 24, 2009, 02:27:51 AM
I'm sorry Wallyz but I'm totally bummed by this news.. I don't want to be a downer but this is getting beyond a bit of a joke. How many have you been offered, or been backup for or whatever that haven't worked out? I personally feel so crushed reading your news. It is awesome how you are happy for and care about the others getting that organs.. and that is totally selfless.. but I'm telling you I *so* wanted this one to be for you (ok one=two being kidney/pancreas I know!! :))..

You are an awesome person and you so deserve one to go your way and it better bloody be soon!!!

you are very much in my thoughts.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paul.karen on April 24, 2009, 04:23:13 AM
 :thumbdown;

Sorry to read this first thing today.
What you lack in Kidney and pancreas you make up for in heart.
At least you know they know your out there.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willowtreewren on April 24, 2009, 04:54:34 AM
Oh, Wally,
Now it is tears of sadness.  :'(

I was soooo excited for you yesterday. And when I saw your reply in my thread about Pureflow I was worried...

You have such a wonderful attitude. I really admire you.

I will be pulling for you and all those waiting for transplants.

Aleta

Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wattle on April 24, 2009, 04:55:24 AM
 :cuddle; :cuddle;  I really thought you had a good chance this time. I am sorry it didn't work out.

Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willieandwinnie on April 24, 2009, 05:15:00 AM
 :cuddle; Wallyz. I was sad when I read this and I'll keep praying that your call comes soon. I said a prayer for the donor and all that are recieving their gift. You are amazing.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: kellyt on April 24, 2009, 07:43:40 AM
So sorry to hear this, Wally.   I can't wait for your next call!   What a great attitude you have!   :clap;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: paris on April 24, 2009, 08:41:18 AM
I am sad, too.  We all really thought this was your time.   I hope the ones who got the organs  do well and live long lives.  I'll keep praying your turn comes very fast.    :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: David13 on April 24, 2009, 08:54:52 AM
I'm very sorry it didn't work out this time, Wally.   :(
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 24, 2009, 09:26:07 AM
It is a Yo-Yo, but I have only been on the list 5 months.  This is fast, and I am grateful.

Another good thing- the kidney that I couldn't get because the Pancreas was damaged went to a teenager at Seattle Children's Hospital.  I'm OK with waiting if that's the outcome.

Karen-

Smack talk, huh?  I want you to know that-  wait.  Do you smell that smokey smell?  Oh right, that's the smell of you going down in flames.

Keep your words soft and sweet lady, I'll make you eat'em. :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: Wallyz on April 24, 2009, 09:39:19 AM
Everyone has been nice and supportive about my positive attitude, and I am glad. However, I have to be honest about this.  When I heard that they had damaged the pancreas, and I would not be able to use it, the phrase "Ham-fisted, sorry ass pathetic excuse for a surgeon, &(*%-nut quack"  did cross my mind once or twice.
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: willowtreewren on April 24, 2009, 09:50:27 AM
Ah, Wallyz,
It is good to know that you aren't an absolute saint. I STILL admire your attitude, though.

 :2thumbsup;

Aleta
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: MandaMe1986 on April 24, 2009, 10:32:13 AM
I'm sorry to hear this.  And no matter how positive you are, you  have the right to get a little pissed off . *smile*   :cuddle;
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: kimcanada on April 24, 2009, 10:58:55 AM
Wally,

I am sorry to hear your news.... there isn't much to say except you handled this with grace and charm.. you will get the best k&p transplant yet :)
Title: Re: Two possible donors
Post by: KarenInWA on April 24, 2009, 11:16:43 AM
Karen-

Smack talk, huh?  I want you to know that-  wait.  Do you smell that smokey smell?  Oh right, that's the smell of you going down in flames.

Keep your words soft and sweet lady, I'll make you eat'em. :2thumbsup;

hehehe...

Well, truth be told, if I were to beat you, that would mean that the stars and planets were aligned in my favor, as well as a Blue Moon and maybe even a total eclipse, or Haley's Bopp comet or whatever that was that was in the sky back in the 90's.  But hey, I'm always up for *trying* to compete!  I'm no Black Widow (ever heard of her?) but I do enjoy a good game of pool!

So if you're going to leave me smoking, will you call 911 so those hot firefighters come rescue me?  ;D

Karen