****WCGreen Update -- Saturday January 18, 2014****

[CaliforniaPeggy]

A Christopher Green update from Laurie, his wife:

I went to see Chris yesterday and he looked at me! I found out he had been tracking with his eyes since Thursday afternoon. The guy from Pulmonology told me he asked Chris questions earlier and Chris nodded to answer! I asked Chris to squeeze my hand and he did. I told him about the gazillion well wishes, prayers, good thoughts, etc. He still is very sick, but I think yesterday's events are more like a giant leap!

[Historic NY]

1. Wonderful.

[Warpy]

2. it's good his mental status has lightened up

and the next step will be weaning him off the vent. He'll need his meds titrated for at least a week after he's off the vent, but getting him out of bed and walking will speed his recovery up.

He's not going to like it.

I'm glad he's progressing. I hope he's able to complain to us soon. Complaining is the best sign of all.

[chillfactor]

3. GREAT NEWS!

Sounds like he is improving even if ever so slowly...marvelous!

[NYC_SKP]

4. Yay! N

[Blue_In_AK]

5. This is very good news.

I really hope he makes a full recovery.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. I really have full confidence now that he will make it...

[snacker]

7. Good to hear...

this is very positive news!

[Kali]

8. !!!

[livetohike]

9. Such great news! Thanks for the update

[femmocrat]

10. Thanks for the update, Peggy.

Continuing to send best vibes to WCGreen.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

11. Great news.

Thanks for the update.

[Mnemosyne]

12. Thanks Peggy! Good news indeed.

Hope you are recovering nicely yourself.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. I am, and thank you!

[polichick]

13. "Woohoo" indeed!!

[DesertFlower]

14. great news. nt

[brer cat]

15. Very good news.

Thank you for keeping us posted, CaliforniaPeggy.

[awoke_in_2003]

17. K&R- thanks Peggy

[AAO]

18. That is such heartwarming news.

I hope every day to hear good news about WC. My thoughts are with him.

Thanks, Cpeg. Your updates are appreciated!

[malaise]

19. This is great news

And how are you doing?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. I'm much better, my dear malaise...

This news helps me immeasurably.

[malaise]

21. I'm sure

This is great news

[niyad]

22. k and r for this very hopeful news. thank you so much for the updates, peggy. and good to

see that you are recovering as well. continued healing vibes for both of you as long as needed.

[WillyT]

23. Woo Hoo !!! - K & R !!!

Thank you for that !!!

[cal04]

24. Great News, thank you CaliforniaPeggy

Hope you're feeling better and speedy recovery for the two of you

[arthritisR_US]

25. That makes me smile and gives mr hope!

Keep heeling mate!

[gademocrat7]

26. Great news!

Thank you, Peggy for the update. Hope you are feeling better. Take care.

[riderinthestorm]

27. The first two months post-transplant are so scary.

My sister (double kidney/liver) transplant had a relatively easy time but even she ended up back in the hospital a few times.

She was at CPMC in San Francisco. She lives 3 hours from there and they required her to rent an apartment for the first 3 months in SF after she was released 3 weeks post-surgery, across the street from the hospital , because the potential for problems are so great.

Sounds like Chris has crossed a major hurdle today. Fingers cautiously crossed but be prepared for 3 steps forward, 2 steps back for a while. ..

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. You are quite right; the family is well aware of these steps forward and back...

And they are ready for them.

Thank you for your insight!

[Justice]

35. My b-i-l had a heart transplant at CPMC in SF. Same procedure.

He also had to have someone live with him for the three months - he is single so his three brothers took turns - amazing contribution to his return to health. I hope your sister is doing well and Chris does well.

[riderinthestorm]

43. Yep, they require a "support" team to commit to the process before you're on the list

I stayed the first 6 weeks. Our mom stayed the rest. My other sister came to move her out and move her stuff home. Its quite an ordeal. A full year before normality resumed.

I have high hopes for Chris. Hope you're BIL is doing great. My sister is approaching her 2year post op date.

I wonder if you're BIL stayed in the same CPMC apartments that we did. They were owned by the hospital. .. bet he did.

[mnhtnbb]

28. Good news!

[nadinbrzezinski]

29. Good

[KoKo]

30. Thanks for the Update..Good News...Wish him well for recovery...

and a of hope..along with the good wishes.

[MADem]

32. Great news....KICK for the evening crowd... nt

[onestepforward]

33. What awesome news!

Continued thoughts of healing for him!

[spanone]

34. thank you CaliforniaPeggy!!!

[SaveOurDemocracy]

36. Thanks for the update! Best wishes to WCGreen for continued progress.

[libodem]

37. Glad you visited

You are a great friend.

[Kurovski]

38. Best wishes for a recovery.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

39. i just got home from visiting friends...just getting ready to chant shortly. ..

I'll send vibes to Chris and Laurie..


Will be thinking of you too, California Peggy.....thanks for updates.

[calimary]

40. This is good news!

Thanks so much for keeping us all posted, CaliforniaPeggy!

You are The Best!!!! And I hope Chris's recovery continues steadily and thoroughly.

[GoCubsGo]

41. Thanks for the update!

Nice to get some good news! Hope he continues to improve so he can get back to us soon.

[1StrongBlackMan]

42. This Strong Black man is still raising thoughts and meditations for that Strong Black man. n/t

[kentuck]

44. I hope Chris is well enough to read this soon.

So he will know how much his friends have been thinking of him.

[Hekate]

45. That's such good news

TY so much, Peggy

[Hassin Bin Sober]

46. Come on, Chris! You can do it!

[hrmjustin]

47. Good news! Prayers still ascending.

[applegrove]

48. Vibes to him. And thank you always

Peggy for keeping us in touch.

[sueh]

49. Yipee!

[pacalo]

50. A giant leap indeed!

That's very encouraging news.

[ReRe]

51. Thank you, CP!

I think of Chris and Laurie every day and worry about how things are going. Such a hard time for Laurie too.

[panader0]

52. Get well Chris!

[Solly Mack]

53. Good

Thank you, CP.

Hope you're doing well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

54. I am, and thank you, my dear Solly Mack...

[In_The_Wind]

55. I'm so glad to read this OP!