Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

Trav again. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers for us and the donor family. Nikki is still heavily medicated. They’ve made the decision to keep her intubated until tomorrow which is normal. They are trying to keep her … Continue reading →

Travis here again. The surgeon just spoke with us and let us know that there was less scaring than he expected so they were able to remove her old lungs easier than they had anticipated. Because Nikki is so small, … Continue reading →

Travis here again. At 4:00 A.M. we were informed that the surgeons have been able to transplant the second lung. She’s off the bypass and they’re going to begin to close her up. They’re hoping to transport her to ICU … Continue reading →

Travis here. We were just notified that they started surgery around 11:25 P.M. Thank you all for the kind words and for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. While we are hopeful, excited and just a little bit scared, … Continue reading →

Today at 5:28 p.m. I received “the call”. I’m not in surgery yet but it sounds like it could happen quickly!!

Happy Birthday to my honey, you’re still looking cool at 39! This is also a video blog, enjoy!

I have been enjoying myself a little on the weekends lately. A week ago I made it back in the bike saddle again! Even though my knee is still healing and not 100% I do feel strong enough to get … Continue reading →

Lungs- Luckily I have been able to maintain my lung functions since my bike accident two months ago. Well, thanks to the I.V. medication. We decided last week to continue with the I.V. therapy until I can fully exercise. Sinuses- … Continue reading →

Hello! Sorry I have not posted in quite some time. After waiting for summer weather to finally get here, my limited schedule filled up quickly. I will catch you up to date in the next couple of days. We are … Continue reading →

Yesterday my doctors appointment went surprisingly well. My lung functions have remained the same even with no exercise. Thank goodness for antibiotics. Today I have started a new adventure. This is also part video blog, enjoy!