My leukemia's back.

[sourland]

Good morning, Team Rachel. I'll be needing some help here. Christmas eve at my sister's house we got some troubling news about one of my nephews. Long story short: as a kid he was in a major automobile accident, multiple transfusions, Hepatitis C , liver transplant, and all has been well for many years. Now after all the years of anti rejection meds his kidneys are starting to fail as is his liver. He is on a list for a dual transplant, but ------------------

 

[bruceha2000]

There is a post I can't click the "like" icon on @sourland. I hope a donor is found soon.

 

[N F C]

Good morning, Team Rachel. I'll be needing some help here. Christmas eve at my sister's house we got some troubling news about one of my nephews. Long story short: as a kid he was in a major automobile accident, multiple transfusions, Hepatitis C , liver transplant, and all has been well for many years. Now after all the years of anti rejection meds his kidneys are starting to fail as is his liver. He is on a list for a dual transplant, but ------------------

Sour, so sorry to hear about your nephew. I hope he doesn't have to be on the waiting list too long. I'll keep him (and family) in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on how he's doing, ok?

 

[sourland]

Thanks, bruce, It's a double edged sword because for him to live someone has to die - that's hard to wish for. Ironically his wife is a perfect match for kidney donation, but since he needs a dual transplant both organs must come from the same person. He's dealing , and dealing well. His three kids are grown. Two have graduated college, and the third is in a masters program. His initial goal was to see his kids graduate high school. He's exceeded that.

 

[bruceha2000]

It's a double edged sword because for him to live someone has to die - that's hard to wish for.

I know and was going to put that in my reply but didn't. We won't wish for someone to die "specifically" for your nephew to live but knowing bad things do happen and people who are donors do die, we can only hope there is a recipient for their organs and the your nephew is in the right place at the right time.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

And health!

Yes health goes without saying.....

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Shoot, I've been off for several months myself, just coming back today. And yep, I do remember you!

And you were very much missed.....
Especailly by me.... You and your family are in my prayers nightly.

 

[lazy gardener]

Sour, praying for your nephew. I've not signed a donor card, nor will I ever. but, my entire family knows that when my time comes, all bits and pieces that are of use for someone can be harvested. Death is inevitable. The miracle of transplants to save a life are a wonderful gift. My understanding is that no one has to die in order to harvest liver or kidney. I believe a single liver lobe can be harvested. Perhaps I'm wrong, and am thinking of lung lobes instead???? But, they'd not harvest both from a living donor.

 

[bruceha2000]

LG, if you want your "usable parts" to go on without you, why not sign a donor card? My understanding is that several organs are time critical and waiting for the next of kin to give the go ahead might be too late.

Personal question that need not be answered of course.

 

[sourland]

I have given donor OK. Not sure what parts are still useable.