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CCU Here We Come! Post-Op Day 10

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 4

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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Transplant Update Day 3

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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Transplant Post-Op: Day 2

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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Transplant Post-Op Day 1

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...

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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