SUPERHERO STATUS! Gillian went from being on a vent this morning, to pushing herself to get up out of bed and in a chair. These small movements are...
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March 9th – Mask Off
Gillian did really well through the night with her oxygen levels. She has been on a nasal cannula for the last few hours and is still doing great....
Continue Reading »Post-Op, Day 3 – The Power of Music
Gillian is still on BIPAP, they rotate masks so she doesn’t develop any sores on her skin. She is doing better today, they have come down quite a...
Continue Reading »Post-Op, Day 2 – Quick Update
Just wanted to give a quick little update. Gillian has improved a tiny bit throughout the day. Her nurse said she has about 8 liters of excess fluid...
Continue Reading »Post-Op, Day 2 – Flash Pulmonary Edema
Gillian has had a pretty rough morning. With the islet cell transplant they need to give extra fluids. Her body wasn’t able to keep up with the fluids,...
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Not even 12 hours out of surgery and they want this girl moving. Physical therapy came in and helped her transition to a chair. It took 5 people...
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Dr Nathan said the surgery went very well. Today is a difficult day where they try to find the balance of meds to cover the pain. They have...
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Surgery Update – First and Last in OR
Gillian was one of the first in the OR this morning and she is the very last. Her bowel reconstruction is complete and the last step before closing...
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I know these aren’t the faces you want to see, but I already posted all I have of Gilli this trip. Tyson and I are trying to stay...
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Riverton, UT
Transplant Type: Islet Cell
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $60,000.00
Raised: $26,224 of $60,000 goal
Raised by 72 contributors