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feeutfo

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My Sister Amy
« on: 16 April 2012, 15:29:24 »

...as some here know, Amy has Cystic fibrosis. A genetic condition affecting lung efficiency, at best, at worst an early death by mid teens. She's been in a bad way for the last couple of years, ESP the last 6 months, and almost passed away just before Xmas, age 30. We, and she, where wondering if she would ever leave ICU. She said to me on a bad visit, in pain and barely able to breath..."I don't want to die in here" 

On Saturday mid morning we received a Phone call. After 6 months in The Brompton Hospital London, she was transferred to Hatfield Hospital on Sat night. I can barely believe it, but she received a Lung transplant in an operation lasting 12 hours or so. 

After a period of silence until she stabilised, can now inform everyone.
She is doing very well, no complications, and can now breath. I don't know what to do with myself.  ;D  :'(  ;D  :'(

Er... "Thanks for reading" ...I guess.   :-*  :y
« Last Edit: 16 April 2012, 15:41:03 by chrisgixer »
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #1 on: 16 April 2012, 15:34:29 »

Awesome news Chris :y
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« Reply #2 on: 16 April 2012, 15:36:51 »

Great news wishing her all the best  :y

And a big thanks to the donors family  :y
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #3 on: 16 April 2012, 15:40:50 »

A very heart warming story. Wonderful to hear of a young person who has obviously suffered terribly to be given a new lease of life.
Worth a hundred times more than the biggest possible lotto win for all concerned I would imagine.Hope her future is more than happy to make up for the years of suffering.
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #4 on: 16 April 2012, 15:44:50 »

Fantastic news Chris.  :y :y :y :y
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #5 on: 16 April 2012, 15:45:12 »

Wishing her all the best Chris. Obviously not been an easy time for you either so chin up, fingers crossed things are looking up.  :y

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« Reply #6 on: 16 April 2012, 15:47:47 »

Excellent news  :y
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #7 on: 16 April 2012, 15:48:07 »

Great news, give her all our best wishes.

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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #8 on: 16 April 2012, 15:56:11 »

What a journey - best wishes to her and to your family in dealing with such a huge challenge. She deserves all the luck in the world to get through this after such suffering
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« Reply #9 on: 16 April 2012, 15:58:35 »

excellent news :y

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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #10 on: 16 April 2012, 15:59:54 »

Brilliant news Chris :y
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« Reply #11 on: 16 April 2012, 16:17:02 »

Thank you Gents. As you say Mark, thanks to the Donors family.

Not sure it's the correct thing to do to approach them, we wouldn't be allowed I'm sure. But thanks to them anyway.

I'm on the donor register somewhere. Must check. Weather they'd want my spares I'm not sure. ;D

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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #12 on: 16 April 2012, 16:21:21 »

Thank you Gents. As you say Mark, thanks to the Donors family.

Not sure it's the correct thing to do to approach them, we wouldn't be allowed I'm sure. But thanks to them anyway.

I'm on the donor register somewhere. Must check. Weather they'd want my spares I'm not sure. ;D

You may well be able to, it depends on the donor's family.

I lost my younger cousin some years ago to a sudden brain hemorage, his parents decided to donate his organs and the letters they have received from the recipiants mean an awful lot to them.
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #13 on: 16 April 2012, 16:26:31 »

That's great news, Chris! Long may her new lungs provide her with good health :)
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Re: My Sister Amy
« Reply #14 on: 16 April 2012, 16:29:07 »

Heartwarming stuff Chris - brilliant news. :y
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