Wednesday, February 10, 2010

A loooong night

The transplant was finally complete by about 3 am - we spoke with the heart transplant surgeon at 2:30 so learned his part of the job was done, and the kidney transplant was in the final stages. RJ is now in the ICU, with his new heart working correctly. The kidney was lagging a bit but we were told a few minutes ago it was starting to work. Waiting for a chance to get a glimpse of our hero. Then some of the all-night crowd will head home for some sleep, and I will await the Wednesday replacements. Still can't believe this has actually happened, and are expecting a great outcome, in spite of the ups and downs that are certain to come along with recovery.
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  1. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    We are all eagerly awaiting for more good news on your surgery Bob!!!!!

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  2. Joel CaplesFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Yay, Uncle Irv! We are thrilled to hear such great news of your surgery! Thank God for great doctors and your perseverance. We will continue praying for you during your recovery, trusting it to be phenomenal.

    Love from the north,
    Joel and fam

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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.