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just had the call, getting my brother ready to head to Edinburgh. Trying not to build hooes up as this will be the 3rd time. X

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farranccc

Good luck to your brother b0nnie. Fingers crossed for you both and all the best x

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b0nnie12 in reply to farranccc

Thank you. He's in a ward, we've not saw any doctors yet so just waiting. I had kind of gave up hoping as he is blood group B and I don't think that's as common as O so knew we'd probable have a long wait

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Bonnie,

I am a B, it took 19 months and one false start. I really hope that this time, everything works out. B’s are slightly more prevalent in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

My very best wishes,

Mark.

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Smyally in reply to

I am blood group B. I’ve been on the list for a year now but was told at the beginning it would be a long wait. So now expecting at least another 8 month wait. Just hope I manage to get to my daughters 21st birthday in August 😉

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Smyally,

My heart goes out to you, it really does, it’s shitty being a B, don’t lose hope. If you go onto 6361’s profile heading transplant list, you’ll see my story on being a B. Let me know how you get on.

My very kindest thoughts,

Mark

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I hope you get the call soon, it would be the best 21st present for your daughter. it all happened so quickly compared to the other 2 calls he had this year. it has been a rollercoaster for us, trying to keep him as healthy and positive as possible whilst on the list and seeing his health deteriorate I was worried if the call actually came he may not be fit enough to get the op.

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thanks Mark, it was only reading the posts on here that we realised we didn't know what his blood group was, we only found out it was B last week and once I realised it wasn't as common as O I was a bit demoralised about it, I never told him about it as didn't want him to lose hope, but a week later he now has the transplant and hopefully a healthy future ahead.

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Smyally in reply to

Thanks guys and all the best for 2019 x

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alfredthegreat

Hope all goes well for him. Good luck. Alf

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b0nnie12 in reply to alfredthegreat

Thank you. Keeping everything crossed for him this time

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Pizamkazdw

Fingers crossed!

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b0nnie12 in reply to Pizamkazdw

Thanks so much

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Kate50

Good luck to you and your brother hope you get a good result 🍀👍🏻

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b0nnie12 in reply to Kate50

he got the transplant and is sedated in ICU, hopefully they will bring him out of sedation tomorrow and his recovery starts from then, he looked good today

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rosemadder4

Good luck, hope it's 3rd time lucky!!! 🤞🏼🍀

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b0nnie12 in reply to rosemadder4

it was, he was taken to theatre at 430am and was back out by midday, everything is looking good so far

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chugalong

Good luck everything crossed.

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b0nnie12 in reply to chugalong

thanks, he is in icu at the moment, hopefully will be out of sedation tomorrow

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1football

Wishing you both the very best of luck

Huw

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b0nnie12 in reply to 1football

thank you, it all happened so fast last night were all still in shock a bit but so happy for him

Good luck to you both!

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b0nnie12 in reply to

thank you

How awesome, a new year, new hope, and a rebirth! Good luck thinking of you. Hope you stay in touch.

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b0nnie12 in reply to

we cant believe how quickly everything happened this time. I just want my brother to be well again and have another chance at a good life. we were also very aware that whilst we were happy that the was getting the chance somewhere there was a family grieving at losing a loved one

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Coralsun

Here's hoping it's third time lucky. Best wishes to you both.

Coralsun

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b0nnie12 in reply to Coralsun

thank you, the transplant went as well as they expected, long road ahead of him but we are all hopeful

I really hope its still on track, my thoughts are with you both

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b0nnie12 in reply to

thank you, he is recovering in ICU, and they are planning on bringing him out of sedation tomorrow

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h0b0

Fingers crossed it's 3rd time lucky. xx

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b0nnie12 in reply to h0b0

it was, he is in ICU recovering at the moment

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dizzime

Good luck, fingers crossed that this one IS the one for your brother. Stay positive. 🤞🤞🤞

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b0nnie12 in reply to dizzime

I had been struggling since finding out his blood group was B but then the call came through and he is now recovering in ICU.

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GrannyDoll61

🤞

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b0nnie12 in reply to GrannyDoll61

thank you, the op went as well as expected

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mncold

Hi b0nnie12,

Here is hoping that the 3rd time is his charm. Sending only the best wishes.

Please, let us know how things work out for you both.

Best wishes,

Mary

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b0nnie12 in reply to mncold

he is doing well in ICU, they will bring him out of sedation tomorrow and then start him on the anti rejection meds and his recovery

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mncold in reply to b0nnie12

So happy for you both and sending my very best wishes for a speedy and uneventful recovery!!

Mary

Great News ! every day it will get better

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mauschen

Wonderful news ... good luck to all of you because the whole family/friend network are affected. With good support and love your brother will do well.

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