Another Clinic Visit

We took another trip to the clinic today. Everything is looking good. Did a CT scan of my sinuses because I am starting to feel some facial pressure, but it's just a precaution.

The next thing I have on my mind is a visit I have tomorrow with a doctor to talk about a procedure to tighten my esophagus so I don't have reflux problems anymore. Hopefully he will decide to do the procedure really soon so I can get it out of the way and stay out of the hospital for quite a while.

The following is a message from my friend Sally about needing a donor:

NEEDED:  ORGAN (LUNG) DONOR

My name is Sally.  I was born with a lung disease called Cystic Fibrosis (CF).  Chronic lung infections have damaged my lungs and I now need a double lung transplant.  I have been listed with the National Organ Database (www.UNOS.org) for 2.5 years, during which time my health has continued to decline.  January 17, 2012 my doctors suggested we begin looking for Living Lobar Donors. 

A set of human lungs is comprised of 5 sections.  A Living Lobar Transplant requires two individuals to donate ONE section each.

Preliminary Requirements:

·      Type O Blood

·      Minimum Height 5’11”

·      Age: 18-55

·      Healthy weight (Body Mass Index  between 18-30)

Go here to calculate your BMI:  http://ww.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

·      Male or Female

My health insurance covers 100% of the medical expenses related to the donation (tests, surgery, follow up)

You may not be a candidate, but you may know someone who is.  As you are willing and able, please pass along this request.

If you have questions or want more information, please do not hesitate to contact myself or my husband, John:

661-752-5150

LungsForSally@gmail.com

You can also find me on Facebook!  (Sally Stroup Wiker)

With Grateful Hearts,

Sally and John Wiker