A Personal Matter

[The Old Hack]

My older brother, a married man and a father of three, has for months been gravely ill due to a failing liver. After steadily losing strength and weight the entire time, yesterday a liver that met tissue match criteria was finally found for him. Now, after ten hours on the operating table, the surgery has succeeded and he is currently stable. I can not describe the relief I and my whole family now feel.

And now we wait and see. I feel more contented than I have for a long time. I wish you all well the coming new year.

~tOH.

[Bearic]

Glad it turned out well. =]

[xxWhisperingWindsxx]

<3 TOH.  Many good wishes for you and yours.  Kitty snuggles and good juju comes your way <3

[Mr Howardson]

[River Walker]

Hope all is well. Been dealing with this kind of stuff myself lately and it's always a supreme relief to get good news from a doctor.

[Winston Martin]

I'm glad your brother is ok.

[LastTyrant]

That good news buddy! I am glad to hear your brother is doing well now. :)

[ThisIsWonderland]

Glad to hear, Hack!

[Johnston]

Man, you must've been tearing your hair out. Can't imagine how difficult that would be to go through. Congratulations on his improved health.

[Erwin the German]

That's great to hear. Pass our well wishes to your brother.

[KingHovCopy]

I can understand the feeling TOH and I'm quite happy it worked out well for you.

[The Old Hack]

It is now the second day after surgery and my brother is doing well. He still faces challenges as he has now been transferred to the section for abdominal surgery for a month -- they have to be sure he won't suffer immunological complications -- but all in all, it is a much better outlook than a failing liver, I'd say.

We are all very happy. I admit I couldn't think of a better Christmas present for his wife and kids, either. :)

[Miss Match]

That's really good news toh,  and I wish him all the best in his recovery.