Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Game On!

Transplant Day: Thursday November 19, 2009

We are officially fully scheduled for our Living Related Donor Liver Transplant between Nahum and Shayna. We will go to Pittsburg on Tuesday the 17th to meet with my dad Michael and Nahum’s good friend Hillary. (Michael will be taking care of me so I can take care of Shayna and Hillary will take care of Nahum for the first 3 weeks we’re in Pittsburg.) We’ll meet with both Shayna and Nahum’s doctors & surgeons on Wednesday. We’ll say “see you later” to each other. Nahum will check into Montefiore and Shayna will check into Childrens for Wednesday night. Nahum will be opened around 6am Thursday for the beginning of his 6-8hr surgery. If all goes well, Shayna will be opened around 7am for the beginning her 8-12hr surgery.

Nahum is relieved and excited and I’m my usual nervous and anxious. It’s nice to finally have a date for our new beginning, but not knowing what we’ll get on the other side is nerve racking.

I’ll post more this weekend when my brain isn’t so tired and we’ve got more loose ends tied up.
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6 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 5, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I'm SO excited for you guys. I'm sure it's terifying, but great to be moving forward.

    What's your "best case" for how long you'll be in p'burgh? If you ever want a visitor just say the word...I'd be happy to go impose on my p'burgh friends! ;)

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  2. MaliaNovember 6, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    That is fantastic news that you have a "start your new life" date!! You guys will be in our thoughts. Much love to you all!!

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  3. Survey of Current Events-Pamplin Finance FacultyNovember 7, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Patricia:
    Must be a huge anxiety provoking event. Just think about the end result: a healthy baby.
    We will all follow your posting closely.
    Debbie and Meir

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  4. CatalinaNovember 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I am so happy Shayna will get a piece of Aba!!! We we think of you often, but please let me know if there is anything else we could do.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    All the best. You are in my heart, my amazing brave friends. Safia

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  6. MajaNovember 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    It is great news that transplant is on. We will be thinking of your lots and sending good recovery vibes your way. I will also be waiting by the phone ready to board that plane if you guys need me. Go Aravs!

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