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Monday 11 July 2011

NEW LUNGS UPDATE

Kirstie's transplant went well, and she  has been breathing on her new lungs ! The doctors are very pleased with her progress and tomorrow the work begins towards a full recovery.
I hope the next blog will be from my daughter.
Thank you again for all your kind thoughts and best wishes.
 Kirstie's Mum
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58 comments:

  1. Ducky11 July 2011 at 14:57

    what a beautiful post to read!

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  2. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 15:04

    Delighted. Can't wait for Kirstie's post. So happy for you all!!!!

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  3. Cam Waite11 July 2011 at 15:05

    Amazing! Good Luck!

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  4. Tracy B11 July 2011 at 15:06

    Fabulous news!! For everyone following this on facebook and the blog and recieving text updates its been one hell of a day but you guys have been amazing and even during one of the longest days you've managed to keep everyone updated!! I can't put into words how happy we all are, when I came into work tonight all the Culm nurses and staff were asking how things had gone and what the latest news was. So pleased to be able to tell them it had all gone well.
    Hugs and lots of love to you!!

    Happy New Lungs Day sweetie!!!!!!

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  5. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 15:10

    Thanks so much Kirstie's mum for keeping us updated. Woken up in Australia and the first thing I thought I'd was Kirstie and how she's doing. so pleased to hear all going well. Fantastic news. Love Helen (Sarah's sister)

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  6. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 15:38

    amazing.....xxxxxxx

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  7. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 15:53

    That's brilliant news!! I've been follow Kirstie's blog for quite a while now but haven't commented before, but felt this warranted saying something ;p
    Wishing you a speedy recovery Kirstie xxx

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  8. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 16:16

    such wonderful awesome news!!! Thanks for updating.

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  9. Jay11 July 2011 at 17:04

    Huge news. We all really hope that everything keeps progressing. This blog has inspired me to join the donor list!

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  10. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 18:16

    So thrilled. Fantastic news x

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  11. Rachel11 July 2011 at 19:00

    Really pleased all went well. I am so happy for you all.
    Love, hugs and kisses
    Rachel xxxx

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  12. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 22:02

    Woohoo!!!!!!! Best news to start a morning with

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  13. John Cotter11 July 2011 at 22:48

    Really great, amazing news! Now we all start praying for a fantastic recovery! Hope all the prayers to St. Jude are doing the trick, he's always been there for me. Congrats from across the pond!

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  14. Anonymous11 July 2011 at 23:16

    Wow I don't personally know you but I am just soo pleased for you and your family. Fingers crossed for your recovery and a new life. keep smiling you are truly inspirational xxxxx

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  15. James_R5D411 July 2011 at 23:58

    Fantastic News :-) heres to a swift recoverey from the op and then onwards to full health. Thanks for posting 'Mum' x

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  16. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 00:13

    HI KIRSTIE, I AM SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR, WELL DONE SWEETHEART, DAN. XXXXXX

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  17. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 00:32

    there are no words in the world to describe how you must all be feeling. Kirstie your one amazing young lady. i am so very pleased for you. thank you kirsties mum for the updates. love adn hugs to you all xxx angie

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  18. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 00:33

    First thing I did on the Computer when I woke and there it was. Best news ever !!!!! Kirsty is an inspiration and gives me hope for my own precious daughter xxxxxxxx

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  19. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 00:35

    Fantastic!! Go girl!!

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  20. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 00:41

    So happy for you all! xxx

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  21. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 00:59

    Wow I can't wait till she finds out what's happened! I'm so happy for you all, I have 2 small children wcf although it breaks my heart to read such heart felt posts from Kirsty there is light at the end ov the tunnel and she deserves it she never gave up! I wish her many many yrs of lung happiness :)) xxxx

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  22. Gemma12 July 2011 at 01:18

    Awesome news, thank you so much for the updates, kirstie has a lot of people fighting with her :)
    Hopefully, once recovery is over, her and stu can start planning their honeymoon and have the holiday they dreamed of. So much to look forward to.

    Really hope the recovery goes smoothly and quickly.

    Huge thoughts of love to the donor and their family at this difficult time also.

    Xxx

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  23. Barb and Jack12 July 2011 at 01:19

    What brilliant news. Our thoughts have been with you for so long and your Nan has kept us up to date throughout.
    Looking forward to seeing you again very soon.
    Lots of love
    Barb & Jack

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  24. Vicky C12 July 2011 at 01:34

    Congratulations!! Really glad your call came and you were in the right place! As Tracy says above all of us on Culm are chuffed to bits for u and your family!! Wishing you the best recovery

    xxx

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  25. mogzi12 July 2011 at 02:54

    Thanks for the update, so happy for you all! Here's to a speedy recovery now! xXx

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  26. Victoria - VictoriaWrote12 July 2011 at 03:12

    That's such good news! Hope things continue to go well x

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  27. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 04:20

    How amazing you can see by the number of posts how many people have been routing for Kirstie's, and that's not counting the number of people who read the blog without posting a message. Thanks for keeping us all updated it has made a lot of people very happy. Good luck for the weeks ahead xxx Janet (Spain)

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  28. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 07:27

    Just incredible, sending love xx

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  29. Bitter_Angel12 July 2011 at 08:19

    Go Kirstie!

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  30. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 08:43

    Just in time! That's wonderful. :) Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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  31. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 11:15

    :o)
    That is such fantastic news. I, as I am sure others, have been worried.
    Fingers, toes, everything crossed. Wishing you a very speedy smooth recovery Kirstie xxx

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  32. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 12:19

    I have been smiling all day and have told everyone i have spoken to. I have been spreading the transplant news, and hopefully they may join the donner list if they haven't already. Sending big hugs and a smooth recovery.XX

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  33. Ducky12 July 2011 at 12:28

    wonderful wonderful news! <3

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  34. Taz12 July 2011 at 14:28

    Amazing news for Kirsty and you all, my thoughts of course are also with the family of the donor xx

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  35. Richy B12 July 2011 at 15:46

    Fantastic news for Kirsty, fingers crossed the recovery is quick and problem free :)

    Probably the best wedding present of them all huh?

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  36. Natalie12 July 2011 at 16:09

    Such fantastic news! So happy for you all especially Kirstie, what a precious gift she's been given and she doesn't even know yet. Thinking of you Kirstie and look forward to seeing that smiley face again.
    Natalie x( Bramble) xx

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  37. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 21:37

    I am Stuart's cousin from Australia and met Kirstie for the first time 3 weeks ago.After talking to her for awhile I told her she was a very strong and positive young Lady and she would get a transplant and make it.Last week we were in Ruthin Castle,Wales,in the garden they had a wishing well.We threw all our loose change in it and guess what we wished for !! Yes our wish came true,love you Kirstie
    Dave & Margxx

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  38. Anonymous12 July 2011 at 23:12

    best post ever. really!

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  39. emily.shimell13 July 2011 at 02:23

    Fantastic news, i am so happy for you all. Best wishes for the future xxx

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  40. debs13 July 2011 at 07:31

    My daughter Milly had pole dancing lessons from Kirstie and she told me what an amazing dancer and instructor and wonderful person your daughter is and since then I have followed her progress. I am so, so pleased for you and your truly inspirational girl. xx

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  41. Jon13 July 2011 at 08:35

    This has made my week.

    So very very pleased and relieved for you Kirstie, Stuart and the rest of the family. First time i've commented, but been following quietly for a long time (since the Russell Howard show)

    "second chance at life" never seemed more appropriate as a title :)

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  42. Anonymous13 July 2011 at 11:35

    Fantastic hope all goes well. Thoughts to the donors family

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  43. Allyma13 July 2011 at 14:52

    Im still wiping the tears away, even after reading everyones comments.

    Wow, the world just became a little less dark....

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  44. Anonymous14 July 2011 at 06:39

    HE is looking after you...

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  45. natwillsbrg15 July 2011 at 00:03

    OMG! My prayers were answered! I lit a candle that was blessed by my priest & it stayed lit for 3 days, just lit out yest! It was a special candle blessed by my priest! I said a moment of prayer, then lit the candle. This is great news, I know she will be ok from now on, no matter how tough that road maybe. Also, if Kirstie is reading this, I've been keeping tabs on ur blog, as well as ur Twitter through Mark W. on Twitter. I am following you on twitter, so plz do the same for me! I'm waiting for a new liver! I hope God is as gracious to me as he's been to you!

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  46. Dana15 July 2011 at 08:27

    Hi Hon finally got over my techno-phobia n started reading your blog- It's soo amazing (not that I expected anything else!) All the Bramble staff are sending you loads of love and get well soon wishes. Sweetie you are one of the strongest people I know if anyone can get through this you can all my love Dana xxx

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  47. Misty'sMum16 July 2011 at 14:35

    Brilliant news! Can't wait to hear from Kirstie. Lots of love xxx

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  48. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 10:23

    Fantastic news! Kirstie your an inspiration and truly deserve your second chance x

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  49. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 10:24

    Brilliant news. Hope recovery goes well. Thanks to the donor.

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  50. Lisa Marie Olson18 July 2011 at 12:45

    Oh my gosh that is such fantastic news I am absolutely thrilled for you all. So pleased to hear that Kirstie is doing well with the new lungs, so happy for you :)xx

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  51. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 14:05

    Hope all is still going well as no updates for a while. Still thinking of you all and waiting for the post from you that confirms you are doing as well as we all think you are. Xx.

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  52. Just a well-wisher18 July 2011 at 18:56

    The latest two posts on the Live Life then Give Life FB page are fabulous:

    15.07.11 - Kirstie is doing well and the doctors are pleased with her progress. She is now only requiring the support of a NIV (non-invasive ventilator) called a c-pap, and it looks like she might be moved out of ICU and onto the ward on Monday!

    16.07.11 - Kirstie is doing fantastically at the moment according to the latest update from Stu: "i got to spend the afternoon with kirstie today and well shes ten times better again today she came off the c-pap and started using her nasal specs and 5ltrs of O2 which was then taken down to 2 ltrs because she was doing so well. She is now just waiting for a bed on the other ward now as she is 'TOO WELL' to be in ITU now cant believe im saying that after the last two weeks. she has also seen some of your posts and is very grateful for your support. Thankyou all update soon, Stu"

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  53. Anonymous19 July 2011 at 06:31

    This is the best news ever and proves He was watching over you Kirstie. Thoughts and love to the donors family. Organ donation is truly the most wonderful selfless thing and it is comforting to know a small part of the doner has given the gift of life to a fellow human being in need, RIP to the doner and Kirstie I know you will, but live your life to the fullest for the doner as well as yourself xx

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  54. Anonymous21 July 2011 at 23:54

    Ive been following this blog since seeing you on Russell Howards Good News. This is amazing news and I'm so pleased for you all. Thank you for keeping us all updated during this time. Claire.

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  55. Anonymous23 July 2011 at 03:43

    With love, hugs and a tremendous thank you to your donor. I hope you take things slowly and steadily so you can start your life again. You have done so much to make everyone aware of how important it is to sign up to the donor list and now you have a chance to show how unselfish we must all be.
    Love to all who care for you and especially to you for keeping up your fight.

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  56. Jonathan23 July 2011 at 07:25

    Have been following this blog on and off for some time. Glad to hear of the new lungs and that everything seemed to have gone smoothly! Best wishes for the weeks ahead!

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  57. Anonymous26 July 2011 at 13:44

    Hey Kirstie, Get you, a new pair of lungs! Take it Steady sweet heart you got the rest of your life in front of you. Was never in any doubt you'd get through, All the best, Dan Turner. X

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  58. Anonymous25 August 2011 at 04:14

    Hi,
    I'm not on Facebook - can someone please update on how Kirstie is doing? Thanks!

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