Home again, home again, jiggity jig

Dear tx buddies

Yesterday at 2:30 pm I got the call that my lungs were at Tampa Gen

eral. My hubby and I went straight away. Well, at 8am this morning

they finally decided it was a no go because one of the lungs

wasn't right. I was completely prepped for surgery so now I know what

it will be like. Hopefully next time is for real!

8-) from Florida

Judy

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Permalink Reply by Jay Lackritz on June 10, 2012 at 12:34pm

And that's why Tampa Gen has a high survival rate. They're very careful. Congrats on getting the call, and now you're ready!

I had 3 dry runs before I got my lungs, too, and most were around 4AM in a cold winter in New York. :)

Hang in there, Judy

Permalink Reply by Judy on June 10, 2012 at 1:52pm

thanks Jay. And I hope you are doing really well. I am 70 and don't look it but lucky to be on the list. I don't have another thing wrong with me.

Judy

Permalink Reply by Pooja Dhamesha on June 10, 2012 at 2:05pm

hey judy,i am pooja from india..i had same story wen i was in wait list for kidney transplant...believe me i know how it feels when u need to get back home without surgery..i experienced it tqice n third time my lucky charm worked n i got operated in dec 2011.so trust lord, m sure evrrything ll b fine with u.take care:)

Permalink Reply by Judy on June 10, 2012 at 2:51pm

Dear Pooja, Many thanks for answering my post. We all have to hang in there together. I am anxious to get on with the healing.

God Bless

Judy

Permalink Reply by Hostess Risé on June 10, 2012 at 4:58pm

Best wishes Judy!

Permalink Reply by Lorrine on June 10, 2012 at 6:04pm

Good Luck Judy !

Permalink Reply by ORLAN W. HOLMES on June 11, 2012 at 9:59pm

at least they figured it out early and you still have a shot at some really good lungs. Hope they come your way soon!

Orlan

Permalink Reply by Rachel on June 12, 2012 at 7:08pm

Hang in there Judy, that call will come.

Permalink Reply by Holly on June 15, 2012 at 11:48pm

My drs told me that they turned down several hearts that were a little too shabby, waiting for just the right one. The one I got was worth the 6 week wait in the ICU. Hope your outcome is as good

Permalink Reply by Judy on June 16, 2012 at 12:09am

Thanks Holly. At least now I know it takes 5hrs to prep me for surgery. I am anxious to get it over so I can go on with the healing. It is 3mos now.

Judy

Permalink Reply by Jefe on July 6, 2012 at 12:29am

Hello all - I had been on THE LIST for liver tx about two months when I got my first call. I was the backup to the backup so, obviously, didn't get a new liver. I received a total of seven calls, got fully preped for all of 'em, and was sent home six times. I was absolutely nutty by the time of call number seven. On the night of #7 I was finally the primary candidate for the transplant. The liver, however, was too small and went to a woman waiting in the ICU; the second liver that night was turned down for reasons I have forgotten; the third liver that night (it seemed to be raining livers) was a match and for the last two years has been functioning perfectly inside me.

In the OR, while the teams were setting up, I realized that no matter how long or short I had waited, the liver I received was exactly the one I was supposed to have. You can't control the "how long" but I know something else was in control of the "which one?" Patience is not easy for me, the wait time was horrendous, but now I'm grateful beyond comprehension.

Permalink Reply by Rachel on July 6, 2012 at 9:18am

I'm very happy for you. Wow, it must have been raining livers. lol.