Hey everyone, Thursa is actually still in the Valley, but should be home by tomorrow. . .if all goes as planned.  She is still hurting quite a bit, but that is to be expected after 3 surgeries in 4 days.  According to Mom, the doctors have put Thursa's name at the top of the cadaver (sp.) doner list, and there have been quite a few people who are offering to be tested to donate.  We can definitely see the hand of the Lord in all of this!  Brings us to tears on a continual basis. 

Talked with Mom (Loris) last night and could hear Thursa in the background.  Seems to be holding up ok.  Haven't actually talked with her, yet!  Mom says they are hoping to have her home by tomorrow (March 26) and she will start dialysis in Prescott.  She will continue that until a new donor can be found.  John went home for some time with the kids and took them to see her today.  Mom and Leland Jr. have been with her, so that she's not alone.  Thanks again for your love and concern!

Well. . . here's the latest.  Thursa's doctors are hoping to find her a new live donor within the next 4 weeks.  If anyone you know has O blood, and would be willing to donate a kidney, they would be eternally grateful.  There is an extensive testing process to see if there is a match, but the donor doesn't have to pay for any of that, or the surgeries.  There are risks, of course, but if you are interested  or know someone who would be, give me a call. . . .928-288-3677 or 928-587-4624. . . .and I will make sure that you get the information as to what is entailed in the process and how to proceed if you are still interested! 

As far as Thursa's health, right now, they have done a blood transfusion to clear the toxins from her system and they are tracking her until her blood has stablized.  She will be receiving Hemo Dialysis until a new donor can be found.  They are hoping to have her home by Wednesday Night,  March 28.  We will continue to keep you updated on this blog, and if you have any questions or comments, please use the comment section, here, and we will make sure to forward your thoughts or answer your questions. 

Thanks again for your love, concern and prayers for Thursa.  We know that the Lord is blessing her, and will continue to do so! 

Well, not so good news on the tests.  The kidney didn't survive the toxins, and they are going to have to remove it and Thursa will have to start over in finding a new donor.  Please keep her in your prayers!

Hey guys!  Thursa was doing lots better last night.  They have run several tests on her kidney to see if it will survive the onslaught of toxins that it went through when the cysts on her kidneys burst, so hopefully today we will have more good news on that.  Mom said she was thrilled with Thursa's progress and that she is looking ever so much better!  When I hear more from John, I will be sure and post it!  Have a wonderful day, and thanks so much for your love, concern and prayers for Thursa!

Thursa Transplant

Wednesday - March 21, 2012

Thursa had her kidney transplant yesterday (Tuesday), had her huge kidneys removed (one went from her lungs to her pelvis and was 13 lbs, the other was 9 lbs.) and the surgery went well, but today it turned. The doctors didn't know it, but some of the cysts (polycystic kidneys ... many cysts) had burst when the kidneys were removed, and she became filled with toxins. It put the new kidney into shock, and it didn't kill it, but almost. (They are hoping they can save it.) Also, the tube that was in her throat somehow put fluid into her lungs, and it is causing problems as well, and they are draining it. Thursa is now on dialysis to remove the fluid and toxins and will be in ICU for now. She can possibly get a new kidney eventually, but she is a hard match, with 83% antibodies, which means 83% of the population cannot donate for her, besides being O blood type, which can only receive O.

Anyway, not great news and prayers are appreciated.

Today:  Thursa is doing better, breathing on her own again.  Had a blessing and any signs of Pneumonia that were present before, are gone.  She's out of critical condition, but not all the way there, yet.  She's sitting up and walking some, so things are WAY better than they were yesterday.  What an amazing blessing!  Thank goodness for the Power of the Priesthood and the love of a Heavenly Father. 

We'll keep Thursa's progress posted on this blog. . . .if you'd like to give Thursa & John a message, enter that in the COMMENT area, and we'll make sure that they get that!  Thanks so much for all your love and prayers.  We know that they are heard and the Lord is blessing Thursa!