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Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Transplant

At 5:00am Sunday Kylie recieved the call for a transplant.

The operation was a complete success, with less than anticipated complications and completed in half the time the surgeon thought he would need.

It could not be possible to ask for a better outcome, the success of the operation is a gift that trumps only its fortunate timing.

The transplant donor was compatible only with her, this situation was the only way that Kylie would recieve her new lungs sooner than realistic expectations, as due to her common blood type while we knew she would recieve a donor in time, to be fair to other recipients that time was first going to have to run short.

The ability to talk about her feelings and everyday dealings with her condition has been almost as good a help to her as knowing that there are people who care enough to read about them.

Kylie is recovering amazingly, and has been showing signs of her normal self and attitude, but while her physical ordeal is over, she has a long struggle ahead while she deals with her new life.

Kylie gets great encouragement and satisfaction in finding that people take time to care about her life and struggle, and I personally thank and applaud your efforts, they give her so much encouragement.

Thankyou all for all your support. she will need it in the coming months.

4 comments:

  1. Ky you are an inspiration to us all. I can't wait to see your smiling face again, with the energy and vitality you radiate... Keep strong and well and we will see you in due course. All our love Ky, Jeff and the kids XXXX
    PS Brad - Keep taking good care of our girl...

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  2. Yay, Kylie! I'm so happy for you both! I know this will sound weird, but Kylie popped into my thoughts on Sunday while I was painting & I just felt the need to say a prayer for her - so I did... standing on my ladder, wet brush in hand. She had been on my mind since her last post ("Another Infection..."), so I said a quick little prayer that she'd stay healthy & they'd find a donor for her as soon as possible... Little did I know! Lol! Kylie has been an inspiration, not just because of the amount of grace & her positive attitude in dealing with her illness, but her positive attitude & can do attitude in dealing with *everything*. She's definitely made me take a long hard look at my attitude & the way I chose to deal with certain situations that come my way. "Just this time..." has become my new motto as of late! ;)
    Good luck & wishing the lovely Miss Kylie a speedy recovery and the very best for the long road ahead...

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  3. Kylie my love, all your friends from Toasties are thinking of you and praying for you! I can still see you at Caloundra, up there on the stage, giving that wonderful speech evaluation for International President Gary Schmidt. Can't wait to see you back out there talking up a storm. All our love Kylie and a speedy recovery. Marilyn Freeman

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  4. I am thrilled that you have had your transplant and hope things continue to go well. I have read your blog from the beginning to the end over the past few weeks and am totally impressed with your spirit and your attitude. Also I love your shoes. It was the first thing I looked for when you came to a toastmasters meeting. Love and best wishes for your recovery. Monica

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