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A Few Stumbles

Tj started having more pain and discomfort this morning, so the doctor made changes to his pain medications. His magnesium levels were low and as a result Tj...

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A Big Victory!

Today we had a BIG VICTORY!!! Tj's blood sugars were in normal range all morning. As a result, Tj was able to move to the transplant floor, bye-bye...

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Small Victories

Tj had a good night. His blood sugar levels were within normal range. He was able to start using his Dexcom G7 to minimize his finger sticks. This...

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Pushing towards the goal

One of Tj's goals is to sit up on his own. Today Tj was very motivated to sit up, but he really gave the nurses a run for...

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Post-Op Sitting Progress

This evening Tj’s lungs are clear but has had a couple of episodes where he has had difficulty getting rid of secretions, which makes his oxygen drop low....

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G-Tube todays Post Op focus

This morning Tj needed oxygen throughout the night. He is currently breathing on his own without oxygen like a champ. The doctors decreased the concentration of his antibiotics...

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Post Surgery Update

On January 25, 2025 Tj was in a lot of pain around 3am, the doctors adjusted is medication as a result the pain is under a little more...

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Post Surgery Day Once

TJ's surgery was a success he was in a lot of pain day one post surgery. At this time is being intubated as he continues his recovery journey....

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Timothy "TJ" Tuck

Huntersville, NC

Transplant Type: Islet Cell

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $50,000.00

Raised: $22,933 of $50,000 goal

Raised by 75 contributors