Staging surgery and transplant dates are set….

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November 30, 2009 at 10:08 pm #32831

lalupes
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Wonderful, wonderful news!! My very best wishes for their recoveries.

Julia

November 30, 2009 at 5:44 pm #32830

raye
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I look forward to your call with all the news. It was the two of you who did the work. Good for both of you.

November 27, 2009 at 10:00 pm #32829

ashley
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Hi Raye,
I’ve been thinking of you and your daughter and smiling! I will have to email you when I get home from the Mayo next week. Thank YOU for sharing your story with me several monthly ago via email and phone calls – you helped prepare us well!
I’ll be in touch,
Ashley

November 27, 2009 at 6:45 pm #32828

raye
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Hi Ashley,

Your news is terrific and I know how you feel right now! You’ve had the two most amazing individuals working for you. Julie Heimbach was my surgeon and she is the most amazing person. God provided the best for all of you.

Keep in touch and let us know how everything works out for your mother. If you have any questions about the recovery etc. just ask.

November 26, 2009 at 12:03 pm #32827

gavin
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Hi Ashley,

What great news! I hope your mum has a good recovery.

Best wishes

Gavin

November 26, 2009 at 5:47 am #32826

tiapatty
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Ashley,

Well, it is a great day in Minnesota today, isn’t it! Now onward to recovery!

Patty

November 26, 2009 at 4:19 am #32825

roma35
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Ashley, what a wonderful story. I can imagine you and your families joy and relief. What else could you ask for on the eve of Thanksgiving. Im wishing your mom and brother, strength an endurance in their recovery.
Barbara

November 26, 2009 at 1:41 am #32824

lainy
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Dear Ashley, I can’t think of a more wonderful way to start this Holiday Season. Thoughts & prayers going your way for a speedy recovery. What a magnificent family you have! A very Happy Thanks & Giving Day!

November 26, 2009 at 12:44 am #32823

darla
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Ashley,

What good news. Hoping for a quick, easy recovery for your Mom and brother.

Love,
Darla

November 26, 2009 at 12:26 am #32822

devoncat
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I am so happy for you. Positive thoughts for a easy and quick recovery for both your mom and brother.

KRis

November 26, 2009 at 12:09 am #32821

marions
Moderator

Ashley….Is there a better time to celebrate Thanksgiving? Congratulations to both, your Mom and your brother who so selflessly gave another chance of life to your Mom. I am wishing for a speedy recovery.
Happy Thanksgiving to all,
Marion

November 25, 2009 at 11:57 pm #32820

ashley
Spectator

I have some good news!! My mother was able to have her transplant surgery today at the Mayo in Rochester with my brother as the live donor. Both surgeries went well per our discussions with the amazing doctors ( Dr. Heimbach and Rosen) that made this miracle happen. My mom will have a long road to recovery with many ups and downs I am sure, but we are headed in the right direction.

Of course, I didnt go through the surgeries myself, but I have to say that even compared to the actual transplant surgery, it was the staging surgery yesterday (to see if the cancer spread) that was the most emotional part of this entire journey for me. We waited almost 8 hours for my mom to get into the surgery and get results that today would even happen. If you would like to follow any of the updates my mom has a carepage: http://www.carepages.com ( search: joanjackson)

I wish you all a Happy thanksgiving and thank you all for your support since I joined here back in July. I think about each and every one of you on this board either fighting this monster disease physically yourself or the caregivers that have the emotional battle. I just hope someday there will be a cure. Keep fighting – it’s all we can do.
Ashley

November 12, 2009 at 11:22 am #32819

gavin
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Hi Ashley,

I’ve just seen this. I am keeping everything crossed for your mum. Good luck and here’s hoping for a successful outcome.

Best wishes to you and your family.

Gavin

November 11, 2009 at 7:26 pm #32818

valjee
Member

My best wishes to you all Ashley,

Best Wishes, Val

November 11, 2009 at 5:57 pm #32817

rick-kamp
Member

One other thing Ashley,

Have you checked out the Gift of Life house yet? It’s a great place to stay post surgery and you can even stay there right before transplant. It’s a great place and it might even save you a few $’s because it’s only $25 per night. I loved that place!

Rick
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