The big day has arrived - much sooner than any of us anticipated. What a miracle! The following is a timeline of how and when her transplant took place:
3:35 a.m. Lisa received a phone call from Barnes Jewish Hospital saying that a donor had been found for her!
5:00 a.m. Lisa calls home to give her family the great news! We were shocked but so excited for her. She sounded so calm on the phone when she called, but said that she was shaking like a leaf. She was also regretting the fact that she did not wash her hair the night before:) That's our Lisa!
4:10 a.m. Lisa left for the hospital with Paul and Kristi Feld, her wonderful friends who have opened their home to her and Sherman.
4:50 a.m. Arrived at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
10:05 a.m. Sent to pre-op
2:00 p.m. Lisa's new lungs arrive at the hospital.
2:15 p.m. The surgery begins.
2:45 p.m. Doctors began removing first lung.
4:30 p.m. Lisa's dad, sister, and two friends arrive at the hospital.
5:00 p.m. Lisa is placed on heart-lung bypass to minimize stress on her body.
6:05 p.m. The right lung is working. Began working on left lung.
7:10 p.m. The left lung is in and working! Preparing her for trip to ICU. Dr. Meyers informed us that Lisa's chest had to be left open to monitor clotting. The heart-lung bypass had decreased this ability. Found out donor was taller than Lisa but the lungs fit just fine.
9:30 p.m. Family and friends allowed to see Lisa for the first time with her new lungs! She had many tubes and monitors, but her color was good and she seemed peaceful.
A very long day, but so full of hope! We have so much gratitude for the donor's family, the doctors, nurses, Paul and Kristi, and the hundreds of people who have offered prayers and well wishes.
Posted by Renee
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