John and Christine: Procedure Changed to Tomorrow

Monday, September 8, 2008

Procedure Changed to Tomorrow

7 comments:

Jim N. said...: Wishin the best for her from Boston...; September 8, 2008 at 5:19 PM
Unknown said...: with all the best wishes for her; September 8, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Unknown said...: Christine, we know it is tough for you right now, but before you know it you will be back at NATAS working again. We talk about you all the time and we all miss you!; September 8, 2008 at 9:37 PM
David said...: Hi Christine,

I just wanted to let you know that all of us here in the room across from the elevator--David, Steve and Bill--are thinking of you and pulling for you and wish you all the best.

Also, get well soon, as I don't know how long Steve Head can handlethe pressure...

David W.; September 9, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Anonymous said...: Hi Christine,
I am so sorry you are still in the hospital. My prayers are with you and John. Just try to think ahead to a happier time in the future, when this will all be behind you. Perhaps think about that new tattoo you wanted!! LOL
Hang in there, be strong, have faith, all will work out.
Your friend, Pam; September 9, 2008 at 3:52 PM
mtamanai said...: Dear Christine and John,

My positive thoughts are on both of you at all times. Best wishes,
Michiru from Geneva; September 9, 2008 at 4:48 PM
Brent Stanton said...: Christine, We are thinking of you - from the next room - Steve Henry and I and also from Deb, Jack and Olivia on the UW Side, Love, Brent; September 9, 2008 at 8:30 PM

About Us

John and Christine's Story

Christine was born with Biliary Atresia as a baby on December 25, 1980 and she had a Kasai Procedure performed which allowed her liver to function normally until she turned 27 years old. In early 2008, She was diagnosed that her liver was failing and that she would need a new liver.

As luck goes, her husband, John was found to be a perfect match and the living Donor Operation was performed on August 14th, 2008. After the surgery, the doctor found out that Christine's old liver had Carcinoma (Cancer) and she would have eventually gotten liver cancer so she was medically cured of the "C" word.

Unfortunately, there has been some setbacks. Christine has had constant bile duct leaks that needed numerous procedures and metal stents to stop the bile leaks.

She recently felt some discomfort 6 months ago and it was discovered that the metal stents had mysteriously migrated from the bile ducts to her stomach. She was scheduled for surgery but was medically evacuated from NYU to Mount Sinai on Oct 29th, 2012 because of Hurricane Sandy.

After careful review, Mount Sinai informed us that her bile ducts are not currently flowing and connected correctly and that she will need a new liver transplant soon. Because of the high risk surgery, Mount Sinai feels that the safest way forward is to replace the faulty bile ducts with a new liver and remove the metal stents in one operation.

Christine was put on the Liver Donor List in November 2012 and she received a new liver on 27 December 2012. She has been recovering at Mount Sinai but she had a few complications that delayed her recovery.

She has just been released from the hospital on 18 January 2013 and is currently recuperating at home.

Thank you so much for checking up on us and we thank you all for your support throughout this delicate time.

John and Christine