Needle-Nose-Tom Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 So I'm not one to ask for much but I could use all the prayers I can get at this point. I have been trying to donate a part of my liver to my step dad. I have gone through all the tests this past year and was considered a good candidate. We had a date scheduled for February 7th a fitting date in my opinion it was my biological father's birthday which 10 year early I had donated one of my kidneys. He has since passed but lived long enough to meet a couple grandkids that I will forever be grateful for. That date got delayed unfortunately after a test for covid came up positive 48 hours before our surgery. Fast forward 6 weeks surgery scheduled for the 4th of April. This time around a west nile virus test was ordered and guess what I tested positive. In the middle of winter no mosquitoes that I no of here in TN and this. I am scheduled for two different tests at two different labs tomorrow to confirm or hopefully prove a false positive. If positive a minimum of 120 days before we could reschedule. My step dad needs this now, 120 days is too long. I believe the lord is in control and knows all. I am a blessed man living a life I know I don't deserve. I also fully believe in prayer and it's power. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Graybeard Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers up for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 You will be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On the way, Pard. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 You're a good man. Prayers heading your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapshot Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers heading up Sir, you are a special son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Henry, SASS #53503L Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Montana Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers your way brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Prayers for you and your Step-Father heading south from this side of the Medicine Line. You are a good and generous man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I will keep you and your stepdad in my thoughts and meditations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Thank you all for your prayers, heading out now for testing. I will keep ya'll informed. Testing could take a few days to come back and with the surgery scheduled for next Monday there's not a moment to spare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 One more prayer couldn’t hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 Well an unfortunate update as I did indeed get West Nile virus at some point last month. Two different test came back positive this time and there is no doubt. All I can do is stay positive, no pun intend at this point and realize it is a blessing they caught this before surgery. While I can't pass this along like a cold or flu it is transmitted through blood or organ donation. With my step dad on immune suppressing medicine it could have gone bad quick. The Lord knows best. We will regroup and try again. Another good thing is it may not be delayed all that long. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn Keller, SASS 27332, BOLD 103 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Standing up on my knees for you and for him both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Well I think instead of catching a plane to Dallas for surgery tomorrow I'm going to get my gear together and make my 1st Wartrace Regulators match. I've been wanting to for a while, I'm sure it will cheer me up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 UPDATE. Surgery was yesterday and the doctors and surgeons for both my step Dad And I said it couldn't have gone any smoother. We are both recovering well aside from some pain that was to be expected. Hoping to be out of the hospital by the 1st of next week and his new liver takes without rejection. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. God is so good, what a blessing he has given us. 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Well Done Sir! My prayers for the prompt recovery of you and your stepdad. Blessings+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted Saturday at 12:54 AM Share Posted Saturday at 12:54 AM Praying for you both! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.44bang Posted Saturday at 02:58 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:58 PM Prayers sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needle-Nose-Tom Posted Saturday at 04:24 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 04:24 PM Update. Both of us were discharged from the hospital yesterday and the docs couldn't be happier with the way it is all going. I am so happy and my step dad looks like a new man already!! We will be staying close to Dallas for a few weeks for check ups. Hopefully I can get home to my family in TN within a month. I miss them something awful. Thank you all, prayer is so powerful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted Saturday at 04:27 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:27 PM Prayers for continued recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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