It is likely Rebel will be back on the transplant list either this week or next. And they are also starting to talk about a move out of SCICU to the ward. As one of the charge nurse told her, the SCICU is like a cocoon where patients are sheltered and looked after and allowed to take their time to get better. And I think as much as Rebel is feeling tentative about leaving the SCICU the nurses all have a special attachment to her as well. Leaving is a good step, but after the last 6 weeks in a quiet, helping atmosphere a regular ward will be a big step. They told her she won't leave though til everyone thinks she is ready and able. And she is getting there.
This is the laptop like suitcase that runs the device the ventricular assist device that is attached to Rebel to allow her to be mobile, made by Thoratec.
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This is wonderful to hear that she is mobile. It will take time for her to get used to it all but she is such a fighter that I am positive she will adjust and learn to enjoy this bit of mobile freedom.
Praying that she gets back on that list asap and that a suitable heart is found quickly.
love, hugs and prayers,
~ blondie
On the road again... :-)
Huge, huge steps are coming. I am sure that she will handle them well.
Exciting news that they are talking about putting her back on the recipient list.
as always, {{hugs}} and +prayers+
Great news for the Rebel's progress!
Happiness is a *sniff* of fresh air and visiting new hospital areas!
YOU GO REBEL!
*much love*
Lily
I'm so happy to read positive reports of Rebel's progress. I hope she regains her strength quickly so she can go back on the list.
The sad thing, of course, is another family must suffer. I hope many people watched "Oprah" today. The story of an organ donor and his family was the focus. It was very touching, and left all the viewers with a very strong message: sign up to be an organ donor, and then make SURE your entire family knows of this wish.
The donor's family was able to meet many of the people who received their son's organs. All feel blessed.
{{hugs}}
Annie
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