Got my transplant surgery date today

[charee]

Sending  good thoughts your way hope all goes well

[okarol]

UPDATE FROM GAIL'S CARINGBRIDGE PAGE:

 Monday, April 20, 2009 8:08 PM, EDT
Hi guys. You all know what this means. Gail went from feeling great on Sat to feeling somewhat bum on Sun to going to the emerg at 1.30 am on Mon. Its the same problem as before ie. a worsening pain over her old transplant. Gail was really in agony this time. They gave her morphine for the pain and she had another ultra sound at 10.30am. Dr Cole came to visit and said as before there was nothing of note on the scan.He did say however that they were going to schedule an operation to remove the old kidney. He cant understand why this old kidney which hadnt caused any problem for over 24 years would act up now. To be safe he will have another cat scan done to see if any thing pops up but it appears as of now that the operation will go ahead. I sure hope this fixes the infection as it is getting Gail down as you can imagine. I will keep every one updated on tomorrows blog. Of course the good news is that the new kidney is working better than we could have ever hoped for. This fact is important to keep in mind during these set backs. I am exhausted as getting up at 1.30 am. does not seem to agree with me and therefore am going to bed. Take care and thanks for the support.   Lee

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 12:17 AM, EDT
Hi guys. Gail was in some discomfort today and as a result it was decided to operate and remove her old transplant. They had to fit her in on a emergency basis and it didnt happen untill 9.30 pm. I didnt get to talk to Dr Robinette probably because he was operating all day but did talk to his resident at around midnight. He said the old kidney had really no substantial blood supply but had no sign of any infection either. He said Dr Robinette felt this was however the source of Gails problem. I guess time will tell. Gail is alert and in good spirits although how much of the good spirits is related to the morphine pump is any ones guess. I should have more detailed news about Gails prognosis by Wed pm. See you then.    Lee

    

[jbeany]

 

[Sluff]

Hang in there smiley.    Best of luck.   

[Wattle]

   

[kitkatz]

Keep your chin up girl and when it gets you down, know we are cheering you on.   

[paris]

Prayers are being said around the world for your full recovery   

[charee]

 

[kellyt]

I hope you're back to your old self really soon, Gail!  We love you!   

[pelagia]

Here's another update from Lee at 9:20 tonight:

Gail had a very good day and all the mover and shakers agree that the old kidney had to go.Her temp is back to normal after hitting 39C[102.1F] and Gail did 10 laps of the ward corridor.On the down side she has a large tube in her neck ,numerous IV lines and of course the dreaded catheter.Also Gail is on prednison{I know,I cant spell]which makes her all swell up.Of course Gail is complaining about all this and hopes to have most of this stuff removed tomorrow.I have to laugh when Gail tells me this operation was a snap as the old kidney was close to the surface and of course there was the old incision as a guide.I told her it was a shame they couldnt do it in the back seat of my car while we parked in the hospital drive way.Why we could have been home in time for lunch.There is actually a chance Gail will be discharged by Friday.I of course will keep you all up to date.I may have to go up to our lake cabin and move our dock before it is cut loose.If I do I will be away on Thurs night but will be back by Fri morning.Things are looking up.Take care and thanke again for the support.   Lee

[rose1999]

Gail I've only just caught up with this, I hope by now you are on the road to recovery - please hurry back, we all love you and miss that beautiful smile 

[David13]

Gail, I am hoping for a very quick recovery so you can get home to some real food!   

[okarol]

  You keep those laps going and you'll be home soon! 

[Tinah1968]

Thinking and Praying for you Gail and hoping for a quick Recovery

[paul.karen]

Positive thoughts floating your way.
May you be yourself soon

[Jill D.]

Gail, I hope you are feeling better...sorry you have to be on the prednisone. Must be your old kidney did not like her new healthy, sexy neighbor!

[paddbear0000]

I'm so glad to hear things are going better!   

[okarol]

Latest Caringbridge post:

Friday, April 24, 2009 7:34 PM, EDT

Hi guys. I went up to our cabin on Thurs pm and moved my dock. It was freezing but it is done. Visited Gail this aft and discovered she had a slight fever this morning. The powers that be are going to give her what is called a "broad spectrum antibiotic" by IV and keep Gail in the hospital until she is fever free for 48 hrs. I know this sounds familiar but what can you do. The old kidney had to come out and Gails new kidney is working great so we just have to hope this will be the last stay in the hospital for a while, a very long while. All the tubes that were in place post op are gone which is a good thing. I will see Gail tomorrow and keep you up to date.     Lee

[rose1999]

Thanks for keeping us updated Karol

Gail please know we are all sending loads of love and good wishes your way, hope you will be back soon 

[okarol]

 


 Saturday, April 25, 2009 11:30 AM, EDT


Hi guys. I just talked to Gail and am happy to say she is fever free and feeling much better. Of course this has happened before but lets hope these antibiotics finish off whatever bugs are left. Gail is the toughest person I know and even she gets down with this rollercoaster ride she has been on. But as of this moment she is up, even to the point of telling me how to water the orchids. It seems that the few skills I have do not include taking watering instructions well. I told Gail that the knowledge that all her plants are dying while she is in the hospital will force her to get better. Surprisingly Gail seems not to appreciate this strategy. I want to tell Gails friends from IHD that knowing of their concern motivates me to keep this journal updated and I know Gail appreciates all her friends from IHD even though she has never met any of them. I also want to say that over the years dealing with Gails health problems I just thank God for the Canadian health system. No matter what you have heard I think it is fabulous, not perfect but life saving never the less. Take care      Lee

[MandaMe1986]

I am so happy to hear this.  She will up and about in no time. Wait and see. 

[charee]

Great news thinking of you Gail xx

[rose1999]

That's beter news, thanks Karol and Lee for keeping us up to date.
Love to Gail as always 

[rookiegirl]

I'm so Gail is getting better.  Will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers.  Thanks for the update.

[willieandwinnie]

  Thinking about you Gail.