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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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...
Continue Reading »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...
Continue Reading »A Rocky Night, But Tj Continues To Fight
Like all good fighters there are some rounds in the fight that gets a little rocky and last night Tj had a pretty rough night, as he was...
Continue Reading »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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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...
Continue Reading »Post-op Update -The road to excavate
Last night we thought bath time would be a breeze because he was sedated but he turned into baby hulk. They had to use a partial paralytic to...
Continue Reading »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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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....
Continue Reading »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