Well, Dearies...all of the testing is complete, and I just had a procedure to remove all of the A antibodies from my system. The new kidney is from a type A donor, and I am a type B positive, so they need to make sure I don't fight it with the antibodies.
Done.
I've met the surgeon, Dr Lutz. My beloved Dr Goggins is out of town, so will not be here to give me a hard time, but it's my understanding that Dr Lutz studied under Dr Goggins, so all is well.
Surgery scheduled for 10:15!
I will bid you all Farewell for now. It might be a few days before I can post again, but I'll ask Aunt Chrissy to post updates here in the comments!
Thank you for being with me on this journey, my dear friends! I'll see you on the other side!
Praying and praising!!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers for you and of course for the family and friends of your donor.
ReplyDeleteHolding you in my heart and prayers. Be well, dear Coni.
ReplyDeleteOh so exciting. I’m sure all will be well. Prayers and thoughts to you as well as to the family of your wonderful donor.
ReplyDeleteBless you.
ReplyDeletePrayerful wishes to you Coni. Just looked at the clock her in Philadelphia land and seeing it be 11:00 a.m., I'm wondering how you are doing at this point?
ReplyDeleteJust commented on IG, but sending much live and prayers here too!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in prayer.
ReplyDeletePraying hard!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and big prayers the procedure went well.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you, your surgical team, for your JB, and for Chrissy!
ReplyDeleteLots of prayers 🙏🏻
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteI wish you nothing but the absolute best!
ReplyDeleteLoving best wishes to you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and sending positive thoughts!
ReplyDeletePrayers that all goes smoothly. Positive thoughts, hugs, and much love coming your way!
ReplyDeleteIt's 12:55 now --- I hope it's all done and over and that everything has gone perfectly! Praying for you and for a quick recovery, Coni. Hugs being sent to you!
ReplyDeleteMore prayers for you & your whole care team. Extra never hurts.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers!! Sending positive vibes!!
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for this day along with you! Hope everything goes according to plan. Best wishes for all.
ReplyDeleteIt's been 4 hours, I hope you have your new kidney and it is healthy inside of you.
ReplyDeleteCancel your plans to go dancing tonight and concentrate on healing. You, your family, the donors family and all medical staff have been and are covered in prayer...you can be assured of that. And bless the doctor who perfected the transplant procedure!!
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers and love. The wonders of medical technology
ReplyDeleteand the courage and unselfishness of donors and families who
make a day like today possible. Heal, pray and don't worry...
you are surrounded in Heaven's answered prayer. Peace+
Sending prayers to you at this time.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you and all involved
ReplyDelete{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} Hope all is going well.
ReplyDeletePraying for you. What an exciting time. So happy for you!!
ReplyDeletePrayers to you Coni, the doctors and all who love you. Donna - Streamwood
ReplyDeleteMay god bless you abundantly,heal you quickly so you can begin your new wonderful life! Praying hard for you
ReplyDeletePraying everything went well and sending all my love to the donor's family.
ReplyDeleteStill praying for all.....I stopped by the Blessed Mother statue outside my church this morning on the way to work, and said prayers for all.
ReplyDelete--Lynn in South Jersey
Coni’s sister posted an update on Instagram:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CUdTE-pLiwQ/?utm_medium=copy_link
Have been looking all day for an update...For those of us not on Instagram can someone post the update here?
ReplyDeleteHere is the update from Instagram
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Just got the call from the my sister @spinsterstitcher Coni’s surgeon, she is out of surgery everything went well. Continued prayers for her recovery, the donor and their loved ones and the entire transplant staff at IU Health is much appreciated. #spinsterstitcher #spinsterstitchergetsakidney
Instagram post:
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Just got the call from the my sister @spinsterstitcher Coni’s surgeon, she is out of surgery everything went well. Continued prayers for her recovery, the donor and their loved ones and the entire transplant staff at IU Health is much appreciated. #spinsterstitcher #spinsterstitchergetsakidney
Here is the update from Instagram:
ReplyDeleteJust got the call from the my sister @spinsterstitcher Coni’s surgeon, she is out of surgery everything went well. Continued prayers for her recovery, the donor and their loved ones and the entire transplant staff at IU Health is much appreciated.
Thank you for the update. Continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteHappy new kidney. Continued prayers for a smooth recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update! So glad everything went well for our dear Coni!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. She's been in my thoughts all day. Continued positive vibes.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the update. I've been thinking about our Coni all day! I'm not on Instagram so really appreciate those who forwarded the info to this blog. Susan from Canada
ReplyDeleteI've been expecting/hoping to hear this every day. Via con Dios, my feisty friend. Lifting you in prayer. ox -p.
ReplyDeleteJust got home from work and saw how you spent your day. So happy for you!!!! Prayers for all involved. Blessings to the donor family who looked past their grief and gave this gift.
ReplyDeletePrayers continue dear Spinster....a bushel & a peck!
ReplyDeleteLuv,
MaryO
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. So happy the day finally arrived. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeletePraying
ReplyDeletetoday is my birthday and I am hoping all is well and going fine for our Coni; many blessings and prayers as well!
ReplyDelete🙏🙏🙏❤️
ReplyDeleteSo very excited to read the update that all went well with the surgery. Holding you in my thoughts and continued prayers!
ReplyDeleteBeyond happy for you, Coni!
ReplyDeleteAnne in PA
Thank you to whomever posted Aunt Chrissy’s update. I’ve been thinking of Coni all day and wondering how she is. Praying for everyone involved, and thrilled for Coni!
ReplyDeleteblessings!
ReplyDeletePrayers for you that all goes well.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for posting the update from Coni's sister. Really happy all is going well for her.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a very speedy recovery and that was wonderful news to read first thing this morning. xxx
Delighted that things are going well. Coni is one strong lady, and her life is going to be so much easier now. I couldn't be happier for her!
ReplyDeleteI knew your time would come. You have worked so hard and done so well. You will continue on the road to a fuller life I am sure. You, your family the donor's family and the IU staff are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and positive vibes for a speedy recovery!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update from Chrissy. More prayers coming!
ReplyDeletePrayers!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
My prayers continue! Thank you, Aunt Chrissy, for keeping us up to date on Coni's surgery. Speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeletePrayers continuing for the recovery process. Thank you for the update!
ReplyDeletePrayers for a speedy recovery and thanks to your medical team and donor. Showers of blessings all around!
ReplyDeleteI too am not on IG and very much appreciate the updates! I checked her all day yesterday since Coni said we would find news here. So very happy surgery went well. Prayers for ALL involved. The donors family needs them too.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you are doing well after surgery. thank you to everyone for the updates. I will continue my prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteNEW UPDATE FROM SIGGY'S CLOSET ON INSTAGRAM:
ReplyDeleteShe's hanging in there, first few days of recovery will be tough but so far so good. Will give updates as her recovering progresses.
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Thanks for the update! Not on IG so much appreciated. So glad to hear that she is doing well.
DeleteContinuing to pray for your recovery and to feel better soon.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.instagram.com/p/CUfe2HMLj1m/?utm_medium=copy_link
ReplyDeleteSorry everybody, I can’t post directly to Coni’s blog 🤨 and I know not everyone is on Instagram or Facebook. I am sure as soon as Coni feels up to it she will pop on to say hello. In the meantime please be patient with me as I try to navigate through Social Media trying to keep everyone updated. Continued prayers and positive thoughts are always appreciated.
Happy Stitching and I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Much love and gratitude for all the support
Aunt Chrissy/Christina/Bosco’s Mom
Thanks so much. Don't worry, you're doing fine. We're thrilled to have you here. Lynn
DeleteWishing you great success and a speedy recovery! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see this! You've been on my mind a lot lately so I'm late to the party but want to say I'm thrilled for you! God bless the donor's family and the surgical team. On to the healing!
ReplyDeleteThanks to Aunt Chrissy for the updates ❤
Update from Chryssy’s Instagram (~noon Eastern) for those that don’t have IG:
ReplyDeleteConi is recovering today and will be in the hospital for the next few days. She will be battling a tough few days with pain and her body just trying to recover from major surgery. The best words I could think of if I was there to look her in the eyes was to tell her YOU got this!!!!
Prayers ascending for all who are part of the transplant - - and especially for our wonderful Spinster Stitcher's steady recovery. Thank you to Aunt Chrissy for the updates.
ReplyDeleteIn a few days I will see about getting an address for her. Coni will be in Indianapolis for several weeks and I am sure she would be very touched by well wishes. I am giving her a few days to get some rest and hopefully some pain relief then I will start compiling contact information and more detailed updates.
ReplyDeletePrayers answered and ongoing. Thank you Crys.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my tjoughts
ReplyDeleteThoughts even 🙄xx
DeleteSo very happy to hear that the surgery was successful! Many prayers for a smooth recovery. Thanks for the updates.
ReplyDeleteMary
So grateful that our prayers have been answered.. The Lord is
ReplyDeletekind and merciful and honors our trust. May His graces cover our Coni with healing and renewal.There will be no keeping up
with her forthwith ....Blessings to all.
My prayers, Coni.
ReplyDeleteChrissy, Thank you so much for the updates. Tell Coni that she has a whole lot of her people rooting for her, and together The Team can do this! Well, Coni can do this, but you know what I mean. And tell her that Lynn from South Jersey is stitching on Pretty Pumpkins again (Coni enabled me to stitch it too!). Hugs, Lynn
ReplyDeleteGoing backwards getting caught up on email. I saw Coni's post on Instagram but had not seen this. Just sending continued well wishes for a trouble-free and quick (in relative terms) recovery. I hope this finds you right on target, Coni!
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