At midnight, we were awakened by a phone call from the transplant coordinator on-call. She let us know that the surgeon had just accepted a standard liver for Fred (not extended criteria). She wanted to hear from Fred verbally that he accepted the offer. (He did.) And he was told to have no food or drink from that point on -- and to head to the hospital to be admitted while they wait for the surgeons to visually assess the donor liver. They have an OR room tentatively scheduled to do that at 7am our time. If it looks good and things run on time, the next step is to transplant Fred at around 10am!
The patient is cool as a cucumber and ready for the green light. I will post surgery updates as "comments" under this same blog post. Stand by...
Oh thank goodness! I spread the word via text to our Boot Camp reboot group, so lots of prayers coming your way. Love you both. XOXO
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ReplyDeleteOK. Now for sure it is a go. Visualization was good. They are putting in an "A" line now. Waiting to meet the surgeon and get the exact time of surgery!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes!!! This is fantastic. Go Fred!!! Prayers and much love, Karen.
ReplyDeleteHe is in the O.R. now.
ReplyDeletePraying...
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ReplyDeleteSending lots of prayers and love!!!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteWish I could be there with you Karen!
ReplyDeleteYou ARE with me ... in prayer!
ReplyDeletesending heaps of love and prayers, Karen. God love you both!
ReplyDeleteUpdate from the O.R.: Fred is stable and doing well. They will update again in 1.5 hrs.
ReplyDeleteThank god!!!
ReplyDeleteAgain with the update from O.R. - still operating. Fred is stable and should get another update within the hour.
ReplyDeleteSending love and prayers
ReplyDeletethanks for the updates, karen! EVERYONE sends love and support.
ReplyDeleteLong day that keeps going: The latest is "Still working on him. Patient doing fine. Will update soon."
ReplyDeleteWish I was right there... but you and Fred are right here in my heart. xoxox, Aunt Mary
DeleteThanks for the updates. Joined with you in prayer through these long hours. JAF
ReplyDeleteBeen with ya'll all day. Love, love, live you both
ReplyDeleteOh, Karen! So glad you texted me. Could not wait to get back from Dallas to read the blog. I'll be up there when you need me!
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hard prayers still in progress. keep the faith, baby! xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteJust got word they are closing. The surgeon should be put to speak with me within a half hour or so.
ReplyDeleteJust got word they are closing. The surgeon should be out to speak with me within a half hour or so.
ReplyDeleteFlooding you all in positive vibes. What a day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a day is right! Grueling and more to come. Spoke with the surgeon and she told me Fred was a difficult case. I said I knew that! His old liver was sick and shrunken and there were some issues with the portal vein, hepatic artery and a hematoma on the new liver. No visual sign of cancer ourside the liver which would have been a deal breaker. The surgeon said he is going to feel much better once he recovers. Such good news! Fred'sBP and vitals remained stable through the surgery which was great and they are good now. The next 24 they watch for bleeding or clotting. He will be in ICU. I should be able to see him in an hour or so and will spend what is left of the night here. No more updates tonight here. Praise God, he is over one huge hurdle. Thank you all for your prayers love and light. Xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGods blessings to you both.... HIS MERCIES NEVER FAIL...HEALING IS COMING IN JESUS NAME!
ReplyDeleteOk, now I'm crying. Wish I could hug you both. Kevin has been calling from Troubie rehearsal on the hour to get updates. You tell handsome Fred that he kicks ass and we love him. AND you, Karen, are just a little punkin sweetheart. Prayers are ongoing. love you so much.
ReplyDeleteOh thank God! Ditto everything that Susan said. So glad that this part of the ordeal is over. Will continue praying for a good night for Fred, rest for you, and a very speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThis makes my heart smile in such a big way!!!!
ReplyDeleteYea! Great news! So happy!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to hear the fabulous news!!!! Love and kisses to both of you! xxoo
ReplyDeleteThank God! I am so happy for you guys. What a blessing. I am sending more prayer and lots of hugs your way.
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I'm so happy that he has the surgery behind him and is now in the recovery stage. Fred is truly a super hero ready on a moment's notice; doing so well through the surgery. I'm sending you guys lots of hugs; prayers and wishes for a smooth recovery from the surgery for Fred; and then many more years of just being happy and healthy for you and Fred. xo Michelle
ReplyDeletePraying for a good report on Fred, one day out from surgery. XO
ReplyDeleteSo many people sending you Light and Love! Is anyone there with you, Karen?
ReplyDeleteIt's just us Chrisanne. But my phone has been blowing up. I don't feel alone at all.
DeleteUnknown is me, chrisanne! Thought I had entered my name!
ReplyDeletewas just able to view the videos of the girls from MO reacting to learning that Fred got his liver and Fred watching their video -- then turning and smiling. He's just so damn handsome! even with all that crap all over his face. :) Next video, would you please turn the camera towards your beautiful face so we an all see you too1? Pretty please. love, love, LOVE you and We think about you both all day long. S & K
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