What's Life Without a Couple of Hurdles

So the surgery has been postponed or put on hold for the moment. My sister (Amber) has a possible infection on her leg from what we think started out as a bug bite. She was admitted to the same hospital I am in now so they can open it up and take a culture to see if it is in fact an infection. Please keep her in your prayers.

Marinating

Just like you prep a steak by marinating it before you cook it, I am getting prepped before surgery on Wednesday. They are trying to tune me up before they go in. I have been learning a lot more over the past couple of days, which has been helpful. I know that my surgery will be about 8 hours long, while my Dad's and my sisters will be 4 hours long each; and they start on all of us at the same time.

I have been having my ups and downs emotionally, but over all I am doing well. Tuesday will be interesting, knowing that the next morning I will be in surgery.

I will keep you updated as often as I can.

Gentlemen Start Your Engines

THE DATE IS SET

NOVEMBER 16th, 7:30am

Donors: Michael Bowers (Father) and Amber Bowers (Sister)

Recipient: Bree Bowers

Care Giver: Wendy Bowers (Mother)

Nerve Racking

So, Amber and Dad have been cleared and we are waiting on insurance to clear all three surgeries. The surgeries could possibly take place on November 16th, but we'll see. It's nerve racking now knowing that they date is coming closer and knowing what actually is going to happen. I think I am starting to psych myself out about the surgery and the recovery period.

The Waiting Game

My Dad and Sister (Amber) are a "go" to be donors for a transplant. All that is left is for Amber to meet the surgeon and then for us to wait until the hospital can set a date when three surgeons, three surgical teams, and three operating rooms are available. It's hard to have to wait around, not being able to get things done faster. My family is having a difficult time too, not knowing when the surgery might be; but the transplant coordinator said that they will give us two weeks notice, so my parents can tell their employers.