Report video with some added coments
08 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
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We are very thankful to have Joy and Maeapple’s story in the media, the more people hear about this procedure, the more women that can benefit from the work. I have uploaded the video from KMOV and added some comments.
Out of the hospital later today
08 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
Dr. Derosa (2nd surgeon) came by just now.
Looked at the incision, checked her out and said all looked really good. Since Joy is eating solid foods, the IV will come out soon, and we get to leave the hospital today. He also let us know the time frame for getting back to normal activity. No driving for 2 weeks, no heavy lifting for 4-6, no exercise for 6, minimal stair use for 4 weeks. Essentially take it very easy for the next 4, and then light load for another 2. At the 6 week mark, Joy can resume normal everything. Joy is still very tired, and in a some pain, and this morning she has been more active and moving around, i am really glad to see her healing progress steadily and upwards. With the help of Dr. Karen Lawandowski, from the bay area we got connected with a local chiropractor that came last night to see Joy and work on her, so awesome to be able to make connections like that. Joy’s dad and sister Becky head home to Tennessee today, they are going to stop by in a little while and then they are off. It has been really good to have then here this entire time.
Full day
07 Feb 2007 1 Comment
The day started with getting up early to pick Maeapple from the hotel and bring her to the hospital for a 7.45 interview with the local FOX affiliate, they did that one, and then did one with the local CBS affiliate. The CBS one aired tonight and you can watch it here.
We then had some time to talk to Dr. Silber and had some great news. When they removed the ovary from Maeapple, they also collected 5 eggs, and have now matured them, and they are safely frozen as a backup measure in case we need that. This means that we have two backups in case the transplant fails, one: there is some ovarian cortex frozen, and two: there are 5 eggs frozen. Dr. Silber also checked Joy’s progress and was happy by all the improvements. With his direction Joy moved to solid foods by the end of the day!!! woohoo!!
I drove Maeapple to the airport a little before noon, and she went back home. Joy continues to do better and better by the hour, we walked around ward some more today, and it all points to Joy being release tomorrow. Dr. Silber says that tomorrow will be an even better day for Joy, it sounds like the healing speeds up from here. All is looking great for us going home on Saturday.
Joy got birthday gift from the staff at the hospital and family.
It sure feels like a full day, there so much more i want to write about right now, and i am exhausted, i will write more tomorrow.
St. Louis post dispatch
07 Feb 2007 1 Comment
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The St. Louis post dispatch put a small article on today’s paper. They are going to write a longer one this weekend i think.
here is the link to the current one.
Article here
Happy birthday Joy
07 Feb 2007 1 Comment
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Today marks another lap around the sun for you my love.
These laps around the sun are just more fun with you. They’re more exciting, they’re more full of life. Brave, courageous, committed, ever-loving, tender, sweet, there just aren’t enough words to say all that your are/bring to my life.
i love all of you with all my heart!
happy birthday hon
love,
rodrigo
Healing one step at a time
06 Feb 2007 1 Comment
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Though earlier today we thought Dr. Silber had moved Joy to a liquid diet, that is not so. He came by this evening and verified that she was not suppose to be on a liquid diet at all, some mistake with the nurses i think. She is on a nothing by mouth order, she get all her food via the friendly IV. Besides that Joy is doing great, we walked around the ward today, did 2 mini laps around “the block”, and she felt great doing that. Family has been around most of the afternoon, and we have been playing board games and relaxing together.
The PR department for Dr. Silber’s office contacted me last night, they have pitched Maeapple and Joy’s story to the media. The local FOX affiliate will be interviewing them tomorrow morning at 7.45am and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch will be doing an article in the next few days, we are happy to share the story so that others can benefit from this amazing procedure.
We’ve been having a great time reading the emails and comments out loud, its like an instant injection (but not painful) of goodness for everyone.
Post op day
06 Feb 2007 1 Comment
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The post op day has been going well, somewhat slow, but well.
Early on today she got out of bed for the first time, walked a few yards, and then sat back down. Without being able to eat or drink anything Joy is somewhat weak. After some more nausea, and going back to bed for a bit, she got out of bed, and this time walked about 3 times the distance than before. She can now get up and use the restroom (very good sign for post op). Both surgeons came by in the morning to check in on her. They removed the dressing on her incision, it is prefectly clean, and quite a beautiful sight, both are pleased with it. Dr. Silber had her on no liquids or solids yesterday, and now moved her into a clear liquid diet. If she continues to show improvements (i know she will) they will move her to some solids tonight and more tomorrow. It looks like she is going to spend at least one more night at the hospital.
Maeapple is doing great, i have not seen her yet today, but i heard from Mark (their father) that she is doing really good this morning. Up and about, taking a shower, all good to go. They are all coming by soon.
Here is a message from Joy directly.
All in a days time
05 Feb 2007 2 Comments
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Meapple was released from the hospital earlier this afternoon. Joy will have to stay a while longer since her procedure used a larger incision. I am happy that everyone is doing well and showing great signs of healing.
I can’t say enough about how brave these two women are, its completely awesome to witness. i watched today as they put in Maeapple’s IV line (she hates needles), and it was hurting, and she just trucked right no, same thing with Joy. I witnessed Joy being brought out of recovery on the OR bed, still groggy from the anesthesia, clearly nauseated, and she had her wits about her letting the nurses know about her vitals.
There is nothing that has gripped me more than to see her in so much pain at one point, and know that there is little i can do to make it better, its a bizarre feeling.
Maeapple’s incisions (4 of them) are healing well, with a little draining. Joy’s larger incision is healing great with no draining.
Can’t ever get used to the nurses checking up on her every hour on the hour, makes it hard for her to get sound sleep.
sleeep…… time for me to get some.
Our travel day in 60 seconds
05 Feb 2007 Leave a Comment
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This was our trip to STL last Sunday.
a-ok
05 Feb 2007 4 Comments
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Joy was brought out of surgery about 1/2 hour ago.
Dr. Silber describes the surgery as going perfect. All the blood flow is working as expected.
Joy is doing well, but she is very groggy and nauseous. They have her on an iv drip and anti nausea medication.
Tonight i will post some video from the last few days.
i am so happy that both Maeapple and Joy have gone through the procedures and are in good health afterwards.
**sigh** now i can breath easier!
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