Jack continues to do well, still in Madison

Have not sent an update recently (sorry!)...
Jack has adjusted well to the world outside of the hospital. He has been in Madison nearby University Hospital & continues to do amazingly well. Starting to explore the city and manage his new medicine regime. Has follow-up appointments & cardio rehab at the hopsital every other day or so. If all sontinues to go well, he should be back at home next Thursday after his 2nd biopsy.

More good news!

Just got the 1st biopsy test results back and Jack scored a "0" (the best score possible)!!! In the process of being discharged & should now begin the recovery process here in Madison. If all continues to go well, should be returning home (to Tosa) by late next week.

Love to All from Jack !!!

Hey everyone, I'm out seven days now , feel fairly great and have completed my first of many biopsies . Thanks so much for everyone's love and concern at this time and over the past several years . It has meant very much !!!!!

All has gone so fast and so well . The surprise for me today was that this and all of the many biopsies ahead are done without sedation - Yikes. I am so fortunate and have received such beautiful care every step of the journey. Huge Thanks to every single person at Froedtert Hospital and University Hospital and Clinics in Madison , Horizon Home Health Care and Madison Medical Clinic.

We will , hopefully , have results from this first major test sometime tomorrow. Then Brian and I will stay across from the hospital for a week or so to get acclimated to all the new responsibilities.

Huge Hugs and Kisses to everyone and many special thanks. Brian has been so brave . See You All Soon,

XOXO, Jack

Jack and His New Bible

Untubed in time for Olympic trials

Jack is in good spirits today as his last tube will be removed, making him completely unhinged from the machines around him.

He also was able to get up and walk around a few times yesterday, which had to be a happy time for Jack.

Jack told me yesterday that the Transplant Olympics will be in Madison in 2010. He's excited to participate in one form or another, and if he's gets his doctor's go-ahead, he'll be entering for swimming and/or race walking.

Recovery still going strong

Jack continues to do be doing extraordinarily well. Yesterday his chest tubes were removed. He goes on walks through the cardiac unit several times each day. First biopsy is scheduled for Monday (a day ahead of schedule) and may be discharged as soon as next Tuesday! Then, he will need to stay in Madison for a week for follow-up appts. etc. Should be home by the following week, if all continues to go as well as it has. Jack is truly a superstar!

Jack continues to do remarkably well

Visited Jack again today & he is doing very well. His breathing device was removed last night

and is recovering faster than normal! Already has begun walking & catheter has been removed, too. Quite amazing, really, considering his surgery was less than 48hrs. ago!

He is very appreciative of everyone's well wishes and support. Will be seeing him tomorrow for the day. I appreciate everyone's support as well, as this has been quite a stressful time for both of us!