Lisa got her call at 3:30AM Saturday morning, and only after an 8 day wait in St Louis, the household was shocked - none of us were ready. Her surgery actually started right after the lungs arrived at the hospital around 2PM that afternoon. Since we got the the hospital around 4:45AM, the surgery wait lasted for eternity! Surgery lasted until almost 8PM, and there were a few complications, but nothing unexpected based on her pre-surgery workup.
We got to see her in ICU today(Sunday) about 3:30PM. They had just finished the minor procedure of closing her chest. We all thought she looked great, despite the dozen or so tubes hanging around. Doctors said that Monday she should probably come off the vent/tracheotomy and have those new lungs start to take over on their own.
Everyone is completely exhausted, but thrilled the toughest part is behind us.
(Posted by Paul)
This is so AMAZING!!!!! Hope things continue to go well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping us updated! We are all praying for Lisa. We also are praying for all of you that are up there with Lisa. If you need something, let us know. God bless! Love Mary Lynn and Brad.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and Kristi have been there for Lisa. We are happy you opened your home and hearts to her. Thanks so much for the update!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and Kristi have been there for Lisa. We are happy you opened your home and hearts to her. Thanks so much for the update!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update! Reading about this experience is so inspiring - for Lisa to have such wonderful friends as yourself and for her to be so brave and uplifting through this situation. May you be blessed for the thoughtfulness and generosity you have shown. Thinking of Lisa as she recovers and sending prayers to make her stronger and well soon.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to Paul and Kristi for ALL they have done and for being there for Lisa during what must have been a very scary time in her life. Thankful for them, the donor family, and all of Lisa's great support system that has lifted her up now and in the past few weeks and, for sure, will be there for her in the days and months ahead. It really does take a village.....so grateful to everyone for showing so much love for Lisa.
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