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In case you didn't see it in another thread, Gavin's transplant surgery has been canceled twice. He's had a bumpy road. At one point, fluid overload resulted in extremely high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Another time they took off too much fluid during dialysis and his blood pressure bottomed out. Anyway, his heart was left weakened and his cardiologist didn't think it was strong enough for the surgery. Now the good news! He had another ECHO on Friday and his ejection fraction (measurement of how well is heart is contracting) was high enough for the cardiologist to clear him for surgery. Unfortunately, Haleigh (his sister that's donating) has her licensing exams (work thing) scheduled in Feb, so they aren't going to schedule the surgery until March. Hopefully, he will remain free of complications until then. The vaccine situation hasn't changed. His mom has softened a little, but I have a feeling it's his dad that's the real roadblock. His same-age cousin (another of Michael's grand-daughters) was diagnosed with COVID today, so maybe that will sway the decision in the right direction. Especially since the blood type theory is not on his side (he's type A). Haleigh is type A as well (duh, obviously); her symptoms after the vaccine were quite a bit worse than mine... which further supports the blood type theory. Michael is also type A.  A COVID infection would not end well for Gavin or Michael. |
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« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2021, 02:04:56 PM » |
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Hoping everything works out well for you.
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« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2021, 02:36:45 PM » |
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Hoping everything works out well for you.
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« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2021, 07:49:40 PM » |
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Surgery is scheduled for Mar 10.  He got the vaccine. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2021, 08:45:39 PM » |
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Surgery is scheduled for Mar 10. He got the vaccine. Great news ! |
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2021, 09:07:57 PM » |
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Thanks for the update. Hopefully everyone will stay healthy through February and his transplant can proceed on schedule this time. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2021, 06:09:00 AM » |
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Surgery is scheduled for Mar 10. He got the vaccine. Most excellent news on both fronts! |
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2021, 08:22:05 AM » |
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Thanks for the update. Hopefully everyone will stay healthy through February and his transplant can proceed on schedule this time. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2021, 08:23:49 AM » |
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Surgery is scheduled for Mar 10. He got the vaccine. Great news ! Surgery is scheduled for Mar 10. He got the vaccine. Most excellent news on both fronts! Hopefully he doesn't have it too rough from the vaccine's immunity building side effects. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2021, 08:28:25 AM » |
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Hoping everything works out well for you. Hoping everything works out well for you.
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2021, 06:09:13 AM » |
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Gavin is getting one of Haleigh's kidneys today!! They just took Haleigh back for surgery and they'll be taking Gavin back shortly. Please send your prayers, good vibes, or whatever else you do!!  |
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« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2021, 06:45:46 AM » |
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Awesome news!
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« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2021, 06:51:45 AM » |
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Prayers raised for successful surgeries and trouble free recovery.
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2021, 07:55:08 AM » |
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Prayers sent for the best possible outcomes, God is great and so is Gavin's sister.
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« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2021, 08:27:20 AM » |
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Prayers for a flawless procedure and complete recoveries!
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« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2021, 10:06:36 AM » |
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Prayers from here also. Prayers sent for the best possible outcomes, God is good and so is his sister.
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« Reply #16 on: March 10, 2021, 10:10:33 AM » |
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UPDATE: Haleigh is out of surgery and in recovery. They are working on the transplant to Gavin now.
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« Reply #17 on: March 10, 2021, 10:41:39 AM » |
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Hopes and prayers for all of the family. Good folks deserve good results. These are some very good folks so, I'm feeling very confident. Rams |
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« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2021, 11:11:57 AM » |
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UPDATE: Haleigh is out of surgery and in recovery. They are working on the transplant to Gavin now.
Progress is good. |
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« Reply #20 on: March 10, 2021, 12:24:59 PM » |
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Well, the surgery is done and the kidney is already putting out a lot of urine.
So far, so good.
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« Reply #21 on: March 10, 2021, 05:22:53 PM » |
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That is OUTSTANDING news! I hope and pray that the transplant will continue to be a huge success. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for both donor and recipient.
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« Reply #22 on: March 10, 2021, 09:46:45 PM » |
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Great news! Prayers for a quick and full recovery for both of them.
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« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2021, 12:05:28 AM » |
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Well, the surgery is done and the kidney is already putting out a lot of urine.
So far, so good.
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« Reply #25 on: March 11, 2021, 07:18:57 AM » |
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What is the latest update?
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« Reply #26 on: March 11, 2021, 11:10:54 AM » |
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What is the latest update?
Haleigh will be discharged from the hospital as soon as bowel function is established (*she takes a sh!t). Gavin is complaining of some pain today, but the kidney is doing its job. They usually keep the recipient in the hospital for a few days. Unfortunately, he will have to take anti-rejection meds for the rest of his life. But, given the alternative, not a bad trade-off. |
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« Reply #27 on: March 11, 2021, 01:30:39 PM » |
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Good to hear the progress...and yes, anti-rejection meds are a much better trade-off than the alternative. Had a family member go through a transplant and the effects of the drug really bothered him, mostly from his own appearance. He and his body eventually acclimated to it.
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« Reply #28 on: March 11, 2021, 01:33:42 PM » |
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So glad to hear the surgery finally took place and both are showing good signs. Prayers in place.
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« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2021, 06:29:56 PM » |
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UPDATE: Day 2 post-surgery: Haleigh was discharged today. Gavin was moved from ICU. The kidney continues to work like a champ. They won't be in a rush to discharge Gavin because of his previous health challenges. Thank you all again for keeping them in your thoughts and prayers! |
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« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2021, 07:17:37 PM » |
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Very glad to hear this. |
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« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2021, 09:05:31 PM » |
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« Reply #32 on: March 13, 2021, 05:09:04 AM » |
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Awesome Connie, great news!
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« Reply #33 on: March 27, 2021, 08:11:48 PM » |
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UPDATE: So 19 days post-surgery, Gavin is finally home this evening! Thank you all your continued prayers and good wishes! |
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« Reply #34 on: March 27, 2021, 08:29:46 PM » |
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Excellent News! As I said, good folks deserve good results. Rams |
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« Reply #36 on: March 28, 2021, 08:05:29 AM » |
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Looks like he's got himself a new lease on life. What a beautiful gift. |
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Such great news.
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« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2021, 10:23:27 AM » |
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It is great news for Gavin. Thank you all!
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« Reply #39 on: May 29, 2021, 09:33:19 AM » |
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10 weeks post-transplant. Gavin graduated from high school and walked with his class! Psycho went to Texas for the event.  The graduate with his parents (mom is Psycho's daughter).  |
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