Ela is back in the step-down unit (CCU)! So many nurses and others have commented about how quick Ela’s turn around was. I believe a part of that...
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Transplant Post-Op Day 9: Walking Again
The last two days have been fantastic. Although Ela is still not sleeping at night as much as we would like to se her sleeping, she is getting...
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Taking a break today. Great day with Ela. Sleep well 😴
Continue Reading »Transplant Post-Op Day 7: We’ve Found Ela!
Great news! Thank you everyone for praying, the good hand of God was on our little warrior last night. She got some solid ours of sleep! According to...
Continue Reading »Transplant Post-Op Day 6: Where is Ela?
Leslee and I are puzzled. After a great morning yesterday, Ela progressively became more and more lethargic throughout the day. At first, we didn’t think much of it....
Continue Reading »Transplant Post-Op Day 5: Joy & Grief
1 Corinthians 15:26 “The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Ela is more awake today than yesterday. She is also in a relatively good mood (all things...
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Today was a very busy day for our Ela Bella. She got 2 of her 3 chest tubes out, a couple of medications weaned, neck catheter removed, and...
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Today the surgeon was able to close Ela’s chest. The procedure went smoothly overall. She had some typical bleeding which is still being drained with 3 chest tubes....
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Ela had no major issues overnight. Praise the Lord! Her chest is still open, she is still completely sedated, ventilator breathing for her, and on lots of medicines...
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Ela had some post-op excessive bleeding complications shortly after they took her to the CICU from the operating room. The surgeon had to re-open her chest, spend quite...
Continue Reading »Gabriela Yustiz
Martinsburg, WV
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $75,629 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 197 contributors