My Sister Amy

[Sir Tigger KC]

I started to read this thread with a sinking heart and ended up feeling uplifted by the happy ending!!    Thanks for sharing this with us Chris, I'm sure its made everyone who's read it smile!! 

The results from transplants are amazing these days.  My cousin had a heart and lung transplant when he was 18.  He's now 46, has led a full and busy life, which has included holding down a demanding job, marriage and 2 kids!! 

All the best to your sister!! 

[jerry]

Brilliant news Chris! Another story to prove that advancements in our healthcare do still happen and, of course, highlighting the importance of the doner system. Very best wishes to your sister and hope all continues to go well

[05omegav6]

Good news indeed

Wishing her a speedy recovery

[bootie]

Yeah, like others Chris, I thought this was going to be a bit of a heartbreaker, so chuffed for you and your sis mate.

Bloody brilliant news!

[STMO123]

Only just seen this Chris, I usually give your threads a miss.
Fantastic news. God bless her.

[bored bigyin54]

good news chris

[blackviper90210]

Fantastic news Chris

Best wishes to Amy, you and all your family

[feeutfo]

More kind words, thank you.

Here is Amy. Doesn't look unwell does she. Taken just after a gig I believe. She is a Drummer.


What's not so obvious is prior to, there would have been about 8hours Physio and treatment.
Not any more. 

[PhilRich]

THAT is NOT your sister Chris! She's FAR too good looking!

[feeutfo]

  

[TheBoy]

I am delighted to hear this at long, long last.  I know that a few short months ago it was looking very, very dark, with no light at the end of the tunnel, even to the point that if a suitable set of lungs had become available, she wouldn't have been well enough to survived the op.

So this is fantastic news, and, although she still has many challenges ahead, must be a huge weight lifted off the gixer family.


I think it warrants a small celebration, so I'm going to open a bottle, and raise a glass. To Amy.   

[feeutfo]

To Amy. Wooooohooo.

[Dishevelled Den]

I am delighted to hear this at long, long last.  I know that a few short months ago it was looking very, very dark, with no light at the end of the tunnel, even to the point that if a suitable set of lungs had become available, she wouldn't have been well enough to survived the op.

So this is fantastic news, and, although she still has many challenges ahead, must be a huge weight lifted off the gixer family.


I think it warrants a small celebration, so I'm going to open a bottle, and raise a glass. To Amy.   

raise a glass. To Amy

I have no hesitation in seconding that.

[ozzycat]

I am delighted to hear this at long, long last.  I know that a few short months ago it was looking very, very dark, with no light at the end of the tunnel, even to the point that if a suitable set of lungs had become available, she wouldn't have been well enough to survived the op.

So this is fantastic news, and, although she still has many challenges ahead, must be a huge weight lifted off the gixer family.


I think it warrants a small celebration, so I'm going to open a bottle, and raise a glass. To Amy.   

raise a glass. To Amy

I have no hesitation in seconding that.
and ill third it keep us informed on amys progress 

[feeutfo]

I was due to visit today, but didn't go. Even though I was almost passing the door to drop some wheels off to be refurbed. Somebody at work walked into the canteen with a stinking cold, announced she had a cold and the sneezed over everyone. I started to get a tickly nose by 2pm.

No way am I visiting and giving Amy a cold.

Plus the M40 was shut north bound so the whole area was buggered, as it happened. So brother visited instead. I'll see how I am tomorrow and maybe visit then. Or not.

But news is good. Two of the four chest drains removed, in pain fom the op, but all is well so far.

Historically she hasn't come off Morphene well in the past. I think they are going to swap here over to another pain killer, try and minimise the withdrawal, which seems to be hellish with most people I've known to have major surgery.