Monday, 11 July 2011

KIRSTIE GETS LUNGS

Just to let you know after a very tough time yesterday, we left the hospital at 8pm, knowing that time was running out. Although Kirstie had done her best trying to breath for herself, she was getting more and more tired. we left for home and about an hour and a half later i recieved a call from Harefield saying there was a possiblilty lungs were available. Stuart and i arrived back at the hospital soon after to talk to the surgeron it was looking good but we had to wait for all the tests to come back, they all came back good, but we still would,nt know until they had been checked, at 7.40am we were told yes! they were good !!!!
Kirstie was taken to theatre soon after to be put on by-pass till the lungs arrive. They hope to carry out the transplant between 10am and 12pm then it will take about 4-6 hours.
Kirstie does'nt know she is having her new lungs yet as she has been sedated since yesterday ! hoping all goes well, and she will wake up find out she got what she has fought so long and hard for.
Our thoughts also go to the donors family, without them giving there permission Kirstie would'nt be getting her second chance. I know my daughter will always be grateful and will continue her charity work to make people aware of organ donation, and how it can change someones life.
Hoping to give everyone the good news soon.    
 Kirstie's Mum         
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53 comments:

  1. Tillie Dartnall-Smith11 July 2011 at 02:32

    I'm bloody crying! So great to hear, send her my love when she wakes! xx

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  2. Rachel11 July 2011 at 02:33

    Thats really good news I am so pleased, hope all goes well and I will be looking forward to kirstie doing her blog once she is well enough.
    Sending you all my love and support.
    Rachel xxxx

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  3. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 02:37

    pleased kirstie is finally bein given a 2nd chance if any one desserves it she does wish her all the best and hope all goes well

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  4. Jade11 July 2011 at 02:59

    Absolutely incredible news!!!! I wish you all the very very best! XX

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  5. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 02:59

    Fantastic news and praying the operation goes well. Thinking of you all and look forward to Kirstie's updated blog in person very soon. Love Helen in Australia (Sarah's sister)

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  6. En4tainment11 July 2011 at 03:07

    Great news, hope the operations goes well, x

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  7. Leo11 July 2011 at 03:12

    =) This is fantastic.

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  8. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 03:28

    I am so very, very pleased for you! This is beyond fantastic. I was preparing myself to hear the worst. I've only been following the blog for a while, but can see just how much this will mean to you all.
    I hope the surgery goes well!

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  9. Ducky11 July 2011 at 03:55

    Brilliant news, thank you for taking the time to update us. I hope the surgery goes well <3

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  10. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 04:31

    There isnt the words to describe the relief that kirstys going to get this 2nd chance. Its brilliant abd shes a truly remarkable young woman. Thinking of you all and of the donor family too who im sure will forever be kirstys heros xxxx

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  11. Alex11 July 2011 at 04:38

    Excellent news!

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  12. Mikey11 July 2011 at 04:54

    Go Kirsty. best wishes and everything crossed for you.

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  13. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 04:54

    Amazing news!!!! So happy for her and all of her family. Can't wait for Kirstie's next post - with new lungs!!!

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  14. Unknown11 July 2011 at 05:01

    Just so wonderful!!! Good luck to kirstie and here's to a quick recovery! Thanks kirsties mum for the update:-)

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  15. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 05:02

    Janet from Spain, I am so thrilled everything is crossed for you. Having given our own daughter's organs when she died five years ago like you I am thinking of the parents of the young girl who died. Now and for the forseeable future they will be grieving for their daughter but as time goes on they will be so proud of what they did. At the time decisions need to be made your mind is really elsewhere but you just have a feeling of what is the right thing to do. Let's hope through Kirstie's campaign more people in the future will do the right thing. Love to you all xxxx

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  16. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 05:43

    I have been following your story and I'm so pleased and excited for you. I really hope this is the beginning of the rest of your life. Best of luck. Lots of tough times ahead but you are strong enough to overcome them. Becuase of you I have registered with the organ donatio. All the best xxx

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  17. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 05:59

    Wishing you all the luck in the world kirstie :)

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  18. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 06:20

    I am so so pleased to hear that Kirstie is getting her chance. I am praying and hoping that the operation goes well and her recovery is smooth. My thoughts are also with her donor's family. Katie

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  19. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 06:37

    Brilliant news

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  20. Vicky11 July 2011 at 07:00

    Fantastic news. I hope everything goes well.

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  21. Mark W11 July 2011 at 08:06

    Such great news!Glad that Kirstie is getting her 2nd chance @ life I really hope that things go well and that her recovery is quick and uneventful.
    My thoughts are also with the donor's family who were brave enough to make the decision to allow donation.My heart goes out to them at this time.
    I remember how I felt nine month ago when I received new lungs at Harefields. I wish her all the very best and would like to send best wishes to her husband and family at this stressful time:)

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  22. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 08:36

    Fantastic news hope all goes well! Hope to b seeing kirstie on here updating us all soon! Praying for you. Love Emily Torquay xx

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  23. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 08:39

    good luck hope everything goes well x

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  24. Emma11 July 2011 at 09:10

    I don't know Kirstie. I have nothing to do with her, I've never met her, I don't have any life-threatening illness (thank god) which might help me relate to the struggle she faces. But this is honestly the best news I've heard all year! Simply from reading her blog I have been granted a very welcome window into her life and she seems like a beautiful, optimistic, strong, wonderful person and the most deserving of those lungs! I hope everything goes as well as it possibly could! Much love! xxxxxx

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  25. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 09:21

    Wonderful news!! Thoughts are with the donor family and a speedy recovery for Kirstie.

    GA...USA

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  26. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 09:21

    WOW My heart leapt when I read your headline.
    Amazing and wonderful news....maybe the power of love and positive thought CAN work miracles

    xxxxxxxx

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  27. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 09:23

    Tears in my eyes but smiling and have everything crossed for Kirstie! Thinking of you all. Thank you for the update. Xxx

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  28. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 09:30

    just heard every thing gone well with op hope to see u soon kirstie up and about

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  29. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 09:37

    Yesssssssss. The best news I've heard in years.

    Dave

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  30. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 10:02

    3rd time lucky she deserves this after the time she has had, such a fighter you go girl! <3 xxxxxx

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  31. Tracy B11 July 2011 at 10:24

    So pleased to hear that Kirstie has been given this 2nd chance at life. She is a truly remarkable young lady and I feel very honoured to have spent the last few years nursing her through some very difficult times. She's not just one of my patients, I consider her (and Stuart) good friends. She will cherish this amazing gift and will become another fantastic ambassador for organ donation and the joy it can bring.
    Special thanks to Linda and Kerrie for all the updates at what must be a very emotional and draining time! Also to Stuart, an amazing young man who will now be able to enjoy spending time with his beautiful, courageous wife as they build many memories as they embark on married life together without the stress of waiting for this call.
    Love and hugs to you all and love and prayers to the donors family for this truly wonderful gift.
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  32. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 10:29

    I am so so pleased that your Kirstie has got a chance of a new life and I am wishing for her to make a speedy recovery. I lost my beautiful daughter also named Kirsty aged just 21 years old to CF in March last year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all xx

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  33. Lopek11 July 2011 at 11:16

    \0/ Brilliant news, really brightened my day! Hope all goes well, looking forward to hear the news of the operation.

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  34. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 11:16

    Amazing news! Everything crossed that all goes well x

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  35. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 11:43

    I have never met Kirstie, nor do I know her, but somehow today I stumbled upon this blog completely by accident. I've read the whole thing, and now all my thoughts are with Kirstie and the rest of the family and I will be waiting for some positive news. All the best

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  36. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 11:52

    Congrats, I hope everything works out perfectly for Kirstie, she deserves it xxxxx

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  37. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 12:14

    I've been following the news all day on Facebook - wow, what an amazing daughter you have, but you know that anyway! I just knew her chance would come, her fighting couldn't be in vein.

    Thank you so much to you and your family for taking the time to update us at this very personal time.

    Wishing Kirstie the best recovery ever and hope she's able to be up and about and making good use of those new lungs as soon as possible.

    Sue
    xxx

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  38. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 13:23

    Oh my goodness this is absolutely amazing! I don't know Kirstie personally but I've been following her blog since the beginning and it's amazing how someone facing so much hardship can stay so upbeat. I've been praying for Kirstie and your family and I wish you all the best! xx

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  39. Karen11 July 2011 at 14:11

    that is fantastic news - really hope all goes well for Kirsty.
    My thoughts are also with the donor family who in their time of great sadness have done a wonderful thing x

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  40. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 14:12

    My wife and I have known Kirstie and her family since she was born and followed her courageuos fight against the debilitating disease and other complications.Never have I known her to give up and accept second best. This weekend she proved her strength and courage again-supported by the strength and love of her mother,husband, friends and family she beat the odds and fought long and hard to be ready to receive the lungs she so richly deserves. We are proud to know her and look forward to many years of being nagged and cajoled into helping her promote the cause of organ donation.Despite our joy at her transplant we must take a while to think and send our heartfelt thanks to the family of the donor who must be suffering at this time but, we hope, take some consolation for the wonderful gifts their loved one has given to at least one other sufferer.
    And for you Kirstie- when you read this soon-we were with you every step of the way and next year, have bike -will ride!
    Keep fighting girl, we know you'll come through.
    Love Roger and Ann.xx

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  41. Misty'sMum11 July 2011 at 14:29

    Every time I log into Kirstie's blog this is the news I pray for, and finally it's come true! I am so, so thrilled for Kirstie and her family and friends, this is what you've all been waiting for. Please keep us posted, and I am sending love and prayers for her speedy recovery. Prayers also for the people who had to make such a difficult decision in order for Kirstie to live. What brave people. xxx

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  42. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 16:35

    I carry a donor card at all times, it does save lives. All the best to Kirstie xxxxxxx

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  43. Guantes De Latex11 July 2011 at 16:58

    Wow! that's a great news. Hope all goes well and every thing will be settle down.

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  44. James_R5D411 July 2011 at 23:56

    Fantastic News, fingers crossed all goes well XXX

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  45. Ducky12 July 2011 at 12:30

    this is an amazing post. tearing up!
    congrats kristie!

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  46. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 23:11

    Fantastic news...really amazing. Prayers for comfort for the donors family, what a wonderful selfless gift. So glad Kristie gets her 2nd chance!

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  47. Botiquin De Primeros Auxilios13 July 2011 at 17:36

    Wow that is a great news. She will be fine soon and starts her normal life. Great heart from donor.

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    Well that is an excellent article for the mankind. transplant of organs is possible but too expensive.

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  52. ines27 January 2013 at 05:58

    Kirstie, I was just seeing your whole story in a french tv show, i was crying and crying, you re a fighter and im so touched by your story I couldn't wait the end of the show, and i found out on internet that you got the transplantation, thats so great , hope everything is getter for you now . I felt so happy when I saw THAT and thanks for sharing this, it's means a lot, we have to enjoy every single second Cos Life is hanging on a string
    god bess you

    Ines
    CHARLEVILLE-MEZIERES FRANCE

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