Tuesday, February 9, 2010

It's GO TIME!!!


At about 11 this morning the transplant coordinator showed up in Robert J's room to tell him that organs were available for a transplant! So we all raced to UCSF, and Leslie and Chris, Robin and Pat and I were able to spend some time with him before they wheeled him to the OR around 1. The surgery will take 10 to 12 hours, so we don't expect any news until after midnight at the earliest. We are certain that after all he's been through on this long road, he will be absolutely great after he recovers from this huge surgery. Thanks in advance for all your positive thoughts and support!
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  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    Absolutely incredible! Thinking positive thoughts for all of you. xo - Taryn and Andy Bliss

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  2. UnknownFebruary 9, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Awesome! We are rooting for you Bob.
    We can't tell you how excited we are for you and Cheryl!!!

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  3. Dr M FooFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Wonderful, you are on your way to being the new and improved Irv ! We are so excited for you!

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RJ/Bob/Irv is a 61-year-old beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, motor racing fanatic, and Livermore resident who received a heart and kidney transplant in February of 2010. Bob's recent years have been defined by his health, which forced him into early retirement. Unfortunately, many of his days were spent in a dialysis center or at various medical appointments, primarily due to his living with diabetes for over 40 years. Numerous were panic visits to various Emergency Rooms all over California for treatment of chest pain. But now no more dialysis and no more late-night dashes to UCSF! The main focus of Bob's family, friends, and doctors has been a prompt transplant, so that he can get back to traveling with his Sweetie, driving fast cars, enjoying great music and laughing with his friends. This blog will function as a way to communicate with all interested parties and to keep everyone informed. And hopefully it can serve a great purpose also, in making people more aware of the importance of organ donation and how each life saved has a positive effect on dozens of related friends and relatives.