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Gary H 1978 911 SC
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Fort Worth Texas
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Elissa Is Moving Back To Texas
Our experience in Durham North Carolina and at the Duke medical center has been a wonderful family experience. We appreciate our support from Durham and from around the world. Elissa had a staggering battle and had to go through it alone for her 33 day hospital stay. She showed me her notes from the ICU when she was on a vent and could not speak. She wrote she could not catch her breath and did not think her new lungs would support her. She also wrote how hard it was being forced to walk laps around the ICU after being cut in half as she was worried she would pass out and never make it back to her room.
Now 2.5 months post transplant and her team of Doctors is pleased with her progress the development of her lungs (The youngest and smallest lungs ever transplanted into an adult) Her Doctors say this is better than a text book case. She has a bronchoscopy on August 5th and if every thing goes well then she will be released to go home to Texas. We moved to Durham on December 12 and we are all ready to drive home. Thanks for your support Elissa, Gary and Sharon
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07-25-2020, 08:29 AM
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Wonderful news!
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07-25-2020, 08:58 AM
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Location: Fla panhandle / Roaming in my motorhome
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Really great to hear the progress she is makeing. Y'all must be looking forward to being home again!
In keeping with the ongoing challenges your family is now used to working thru, the prospect of taking Ellisa out into a country filled with covid virus must be daunting, yet little compared to all that you have overcome. My congratulations to Ellisa and your family! Cheers Richard |
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07-25-2020, 09:09 AM
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Location: Space Coast
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Wonderful to see life transitioning back to normal.
Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
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07-25-2020, 09:24 AM
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Back in the saddle again
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Central TX west of Houston
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Outstanding news! I'm looking forward to your post about everyone coming back to Texas!
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07-25-2020, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: NJ
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Hoping the blessings continue to flow her way!
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07-25-2020, 10:28 AM
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Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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Just fantastic news ! I am sure you will take every precaution known to man to help make sure she doesn't get the Covid virus that would be a set back . I wish her and your family the best of luck now and in the future .
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07-25-2020, 10:33 AM
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Great news! Thanks Gary for keeping all of us up-to-date. I'm sure she's anxious to see her friends again.
Has Elissa had a plate of King Crab-Legs yet?....I hope so!
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07-25-2020, 10:43 AM
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So cool, I bet all of you can hardly wait to get back to living a much more normal life.
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07-25-2020, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
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I love it. Good news during these times.
I am curious, what is she planning to do? What does she want to be? |
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07-25-2020, 02:05 PM
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That is fantastic news ! It has been a long and difficult journey for all of you. It is finally time to go home and enjoy a more normal life ! Congratulations !
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07-25-2020, 05:04 PM
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Following her courageous battle has been a great experience and to see her win that battle for me has been a very inspiring story. Congratulations on a very hard fought battle.
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07-26-2020, 05:04 AM
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I bet that first step into your home is going to be an emotional one.
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07-26-2020, 05:31 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Close by
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Wonderful! Some people may feel different, but that's the way I interpret the "Eyes of Texas".
Welcome home Elissa!
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07-26-2020, 05:46 AM
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