Alana is Breathing :-)

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Alana is Breathing :-) Jul 30, 2015 8:08:54 GMT nostranger, craigd, and 5 more like this

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Post by NormB on Jul 30, 2015 8:08:54 GMT

At some time we have all had our own medical emergency or know someone who has.

This post is not related to Google Earth or the Google Earth Community but the story is related to my family. :-)

Alana is my Niece (a daughter of a Younger brother of mine)

Alana is Breathing

Alana has a long way to go at this stage to resume normal life.. All our family have Alana in our thoughts at this time but more thoughts from around the world would be a great help.

Her uncommon blood group meant she was the only patient waiting for B-group lungs but with 11 per cent of New Zealanders having the same blood group, a match was unlikely to arise.

The recovery process will be gruelling. Following an eight-hour operation, Taylor will spend two weeks in hospital before being transferred to a transplant recovery centre for a further three months. Even then, Taylor's body could reject her new lungs.

Norm - Christchurch, New Zealand.

Barnstormer66 (Angel) Global Moderator Guide March 2015 - Nov 23, 2015 19:28:01 GMT 60 117 “ We Endeavor to Persevere! „	Alana is Breathing :-) Jul 30, 2015 12:08:12 GMT nostranger likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Barnstormer66 (Angel) on Jul 30, 2015 12:08:12 GMT Good Luck Young Lady! ...From Florida
	Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility, But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, Disguise fair nature with hard-favored rage; Then lend the eye a terrible aspect: FUAS! :/

Hill Moderator Supervisor Master Guide March 2015 - Jan 20, 2022 4:27:51 GMT 386 693	Alana is Breathing :-) Jul 31, 2015 14:58:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hill on Jul 31, 2015 14:58:48 GMT I wish her the best results.
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craigd Junior Member March 2015 - Nov 30, 2020 15:01:50 GMT 22 33	Alana is Breathing :-) Jul 31, 2015 17:41:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by craigd on Jul 31, 2015 17:41:30 GMT Sending positive thoughts and the hope for a complete recovery and 100% working lungs! Please keep us updated. Cheers, - Craig

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Alana is Breathing :-) Jul 31, 2015 20:20:29 GMT

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Post by frankmcvey (Angel) on Jul 31, 2015 20:20:29 GMT

A bonnie lassie, Norm. I hope her new lungs give her a new lease of life and bring her a happy future.

Let's not forget to give thanks to the donor for his/her gift. Perhaps it may give a few of us a reality check regarding carrying an organ donor card as well.

All the best, Alana.

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Alana is Breathing :-) Aug 1, 2015 6:11:21 GMT Admin, nostranger, and 2 more like this

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Post by NormB on Aug 1, 2015 6:11:21 GMT

Thankyou for reading this and for you thoughts everybody.. I am sure Alana has mentally received all the thoughts :-)

An Update from my Nephew (Alana's older brother)..

Hey guys, this morning Alana Taylor achieved another milestone by brushing her teeth for the first time and not stopping 20 times to catch her breath, she has also been moved to ward 42 room 11

This is tremendous news

Norm - Christchurch, New Zealand.

diane9247 Global Moderator March 2015 - May 1, 2023 4:20:37 GMT 587 886	Alana is Breathing :-) Aug 2, 2015 3:02:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by diane9247 on Aug 2, 2015 3:02:16 GMT Great to know that she has resumed a routine task - those make such a difference! Maybe you can let Alan know I have a neighbor who had a lung transplant many years ago. She's in her 70s and still going strong! Best of luck to Alana from the USA!
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Alana is Breathing :-) Aug 5, 2015 9:32:58 GMT nostranger likes this

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Post by NormB on Aug 5, 2015 9:32:58 GMT

An Update from Alana :-)

Day 7!

Cant believe a week has gone by today! Lungs are going well, currently having a few bowel problems, but hoping to get back on top with that! Thanks for all of the support love everyone and a big thank you to my donor for giving me a healthier new life xoxoxo (Alana's words)

This is really good news..

And my Brother who is up in Auckland with Alana is worried that his lawn needs mowing :-)

Norm - Christchurch, New Zealand.

diane9247 Global Moderator March 2015 - May 1, 2023 4:20:37 GMT 587 886	Alana is Breathing :-) Aug 22, 2015 6:49:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by diane9247 on Aug 22, 2015 6:49:37 GMT That's fantastic, Norm! Tell her we said hello!
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Alana is Breathing :-) Aug 22, 2015 9:30:33 GMT TomKjeldsen likes this

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Post by NormB on Aug 22, 2015 9:30:33 GMT

Aug 22, 2015 6:49:37 GMT diane9247 said:

That's fantastic, Norm! Tell her we said hello!

She is doing really well...

14th August...

Day 17, Alana is feeling a lot better walking around, Yesterday we went up stairs to have some after noon tea also a herbal tea.

Alana felt good. Also she couldn't wait to get out of the room. Lol.

Be a few months before she is back here in Christchurch. But we are looking forward to her coming back

Norm - Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Alana is Breathing :-) Aug 23, 2015 7:48:06 GMT Hill, tek, and 1 more like this

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Post by NormB on Aug 23, 2015 7:48:06 GMT

Updated Story Link 'born again' after lung transplant

Three weeks after the double lung transplant which saved her life, Alana Taylor is living without fear for the first time.

The Christchurch woman, who has cystic fibrosis, no longer feels exhausted after a shower. Her speech isn't punctuated with staccato coughs. Her nail beds are pink instead of an oxygen-starved white.

After 28 years feeling like she was breathing through a straw, Taylor compares her first breaths with new lungs to being "born again".

Edit Mode...

Here is a link to the Decease that Alana had since she was very young. Cystic Fibrosis

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Alana is Breathing :-) Nov 8, 2015 22:57:11 GMT tek and frankmcvey (Angel) like this

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Post by NormB on Nov 8, 2015 22:57:11 GMT

Jul 30, 2015 8:08:54 GMT NormB said:

Alana is Breathing

Alana has a long way to go at this stage to resume normal life.. All our family have Alana in our thoughts at this time but more thoughts from around the world would be a great help.

Her uncommon blood group meant she was the only patient waiting for B-group lungs but with 11 per cent of New Zealanders having the same blood group, a match was unlikely to arise.

The recovery process will be gruelling. Following an eight-hour operation, Taylor will spend two weeks in hospital before being transferred to a transplant recovery centre for a further three months. Even then, Taylor's body could reject her new lungs.

Thoughts from around the world by family, friends and others who do not even know Alana have helped in her recovery. To all those known and unknown our family thanks you.

We were at a Family wedding at the weekend (A younger sister (widow for 10 years) remarried) and many of our family were there. (I Was Chief Photographer) :-)

Here is Alana with her Dad (my Brother) and her Mum.