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Jon
Topic Started: Jul 16 2016, 03:08 AM (3,257 Views)
George K
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Finally
After four false starts over the last 18 months, Jon is in the operating room.

Send good wishes, prayers, whatever, that things go well and he recovers quickly and completely.
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Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

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John Galt
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Finally.

Sending wishes for a successful surgery and fast recovery.

:hug:
Let us begin anew, remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness.
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George K
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By the way, I asked "if it's OK to share if it's a go"

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Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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At long last.
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Catseye
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Of course. Yes.

I'm sitting here trying to think of something profound and heartfelt to say that Jon himself wouldn't swipe at.

Can't do it.

Are you in touch with someone who will keep you informed somehow?
"How awful a knowledge of the truth can be." -- Sophocles, Oedipus Rex
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George K
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Catseye
Jul 16 2016, 03:51 AM
Are you in touch with someone who will keep you informed somehow?
No, I'm not. He told me via PM.
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Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Klaus
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HOLY CARP!!!
I'm very much hoping for the best.
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The very best to you, Jon. Prayers and lots of positive thoughts for you today.
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He is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Wishes and prayers for the best of outcomes...
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Sending best wishes
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Thinking of you, Jon, and sending prayers, good thoughts and positive vibes.

Hugs, too
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Good luck Jon.
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Jon, thoughts and prayers are wth you.
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Good luck, keep us posted.

The relief of finally getting it done should help with the recovery.
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Can someone please tell us exactly what the procedure is?
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From Wiki:


Post-operative care

Immediately following the surgery, the patient is placed in an intensive care unit for monitoring, normally for a period of a few days. The patient is put on a ventilator to assist breathing. Nutritional needs are generally met via total parenteral nutrition, although in some cases a nasogastric tube is sufficient for feeding. Chest tubes are put in so that excess fluids may be removed. Because the patient is confined to bed, a urinary catheter is used. IV lines are used in the neck and arm for monitoring and giving medications. After a few days, barring any complications, the patient may be transferred to a general inpatient ward for further recovery. The average hospital stay following a lung transplant is generally one to three weeks, though complications may require a longer period of time. After this stage, patients are typically required to attend rehabilitation gym for approximately 3 months to regain fitness. Light weights, exercise bike, treadmill, stretches and more are all a part of the rehabilitation programme.

There may be a number of side effects following the surgery. Because certain nerve connections to the lungs are cut during the procedure, transplant recipients cannot feel the urge to cough or feel when their new lungs are becoming congested. They must therefore make conscious efforts to take deep breaths and cough in order to clear secretions from the lungs. Their heart rate responds less quickly to exertion due to the cutting of the vagus nerve that would normally help regulate it. They may also notice a change in their voice due to potential damage to the nerves that coordinate the vocal cords.

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Nobody's Sock
Jul 16 2016, 04:45 AM
Can someone please tell us exactly what the procedure is?

Sock, go here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung_transplantation
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He's young, strong and smart. I am sure he has done all he can to give himself the best possible outcome.

As scary as it is to us, I'm sure he is elated. It has been an arduous road. Praying for the best.
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George K
Jul 16 2016, 03:08 AM
Send good wishes, prayers, whatever, ...
+1

Not only to jon and his loved ones, but also to the donor's loved ones, ... for jon to receive what he needs, some one else had to be in the position of no longer having any use of it.
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Good luck, Jon. Long time coming.
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Prayers for a good outcome and quick full recovery. Hugs to you Jon and your family.
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Copper
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Nice thoughts, but if nobody makes an irreverent remark he might think we don't like him anymore.

Maybe tomorrow.
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Good point. But somehow no one liners are coming to me right now.
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