It's 7pm - we're all back at the apartment and winding down from the day.
Frankie and Derek are both in their own PRIVATE rooms and resting comfortably. Frankie is feeling great and the celebrity of the hospital. All the nurses LOVE him and everyone has asked about our "Frankie Saves" shirts.
Derek is coherent and hanging out in his room making his classic dirty jokes.
We're taking pictures and actually having fun.
Thank you so much for your prayers!
Friday, February 29, 2008
WE'RE DONE!!!
Dr. Asher just came in - they're stitching derek up
THE KIDNEY IS IN AND FUNCTIONING!!!!
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE KIDNEY IS IN AND FUNCTIONING!!!!
THANK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FRANKIE IS IN RECOVERY!!!
The doctor just came down - Frankie is in recovery!!
They have the kidney inside Derek and they're hooking it up right now and getting it running!!
I'm so excited!!!!!!!!
Amy
They have the kidney inside Derek and they're hooking it up right now and getting it running!!
I'm so excited!!!!!!!!
Amy
Frankie and Derek are in!!
UCSF is great, why, because they have free wireless so I can keep you all updated through the day!!!
Right now both boys are in surgery.
Frankie went into the O.R. at 8am, happy and free rambling on and enjoying his drugs.
They time the surgery so the kidney comes out of Frank and spends the least amount of time as possible out of a body.
Around 8:45 they rolled Derek into the O.R. and true to his nature, had the nurses laughing as he went.
We should be hearing on Frank's status soon!!
Right now both boys are in surgery.
Frankie went into the O.R. at 8am, happy and free rambling on and enjoying his drugs.
They time the surgery so the kidney comes out of Frank and spends the least amount of time as possible out of a body.
Around 8:45 they rolled Derek into the O.R. and true to his nature, had the nurses laughing as he went.
We should be hearing on Frank's status soon!!
Wake Up San Francisco!!
Good Morning.
It's bright and early Friday morning.
Finally, surgery day is here!!
I just wanted to take a quick minute before we all walk down to UCSF to ask one last time for all your prayers and positive energy.
I'll keep you all updated as things progress.
Amy
It's bright and early Friday morning.
Finally, surgery day is here!!
I just wanted to take a quick minute before we all walk down to UCSF to ask one last time for all your prayers and positive energy.
I'll keep you all updated as things progress.
Amy
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Tomorrow is the Day
I love the tee shrit! (A Frank Chezam Design)
Sunday's party was fantastic! The love and support from everyone there was so sincere. I am sure everyone has tomorrow's surgery on their mind and is wishing us the best. I am feeling very relaxed, actually, about everything and I will tell you why.
1. UCSF is the leader in this procedure world wide, Derek's surgeon is the Chair for the Department of surgery and has been performing transplants since 1964. My surgeon is Dr. Kang, he is a young talent that has had no complications on his record for the 8 years hes been doing nephrectomys.
2. So many people are sending us prayers and positive thoughts, Derek's family is so grateful and my family is very proud.
3. The generously given donations have lessened financial burdens, this is something that was such a concern for me, and thanks to our wonderful com unity, I no longer have to focus on a tight budget.
4. My dad is here now, My mom is on her way over to help care for me. Ryan has been more helpful then he knows.
5. The humanity involved, not just with my gift of a kidney, but the genuine interest in our well being from the doctors, family, and friends is profound.
With all these factors in place I feel confidant in my choice and I am ready. Thank you so much everyone. Amy will be updating this site immediately with news of our recovery.
-Frankie
Sunday's party was fantastic! The love and support from everyone there was so sincere. I am sure everyone has tomorrow's surgery on their mind and is wishing us the best. I am feeling very relaxed, actually, about everything and I will tell you why.
1. UCSF is the leader in this procedure world wide, Derek's surgeon is the Chair for the Department of surgery and has been performing transplants since 1964. My surgeon is Dr. Kang, he is a young talent that has had no complications on his record for the 8 years hes been doing nephrectomys.
2. So many people are sending us prayers and positive thoughts, Derek's family is so grateful and my family is very proud.
3. The generously given donations have lessened financial burdens, this is something that was such a concern for me, and thanks to our wonderful com unity, I no longer have to focus on a tight budget.
4. My dad is here now, My mom is on her way over to help care for me. Ryan has been more helpful then he knows.
5. The humanity involved, not just with my gift of a kidney, but the genuine interest in our well being from the doctors, family, and friends is profound.
With all these factors in place I feel confidant in my choice and I am ready. Thank you so much everyone. Amy will be updating this site immediately with news of our recovery.
-Frankie
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Frankie Saves T-Shirt's
Click the banner below to go to our cafe press store and purchase your shirt.
Monday, February 25, 2008
WE'RE ON!!!!!!
Just got the word...
The transplant is on for Friday!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!!!!!
The transplant is on for Friday!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!!!!!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Things are looking up!!!
Well Derek was moved out of ICU into a regular room today - so long as all the tests come back A-OK tomorrow, he'll be home and UCSF will let us know if the transplant is still on for the 29th or if the date will be pushed back...
PRAY FOR THE 29th!!!!!!
PRAY FOR THE 29th!!!!!!
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Cross Your Fingers...
Well, we've hit our first snag...
As of this morning the surgery will be postponed. Of all the people in the world to get sick this week - Derek was the one it happened to.
This DOES NOT, i repeat, DOES NOT mean the transplant will not happen - it just means it will be postponed until Derek is completely healthy again. We don't want to take any risks in the kidney rejecting...
So take a minute today and send your positive thoughts Derek's way...
As of this morning the surgery will be postponed. Of all the people in the world to get sick this week - Derek was the one it happened to.
This DOES NOT, i repeat, DOES NOT mean the transplant will not happen - it just means it will be postponed until Derek is completely healthy again. We don't want to take any risks in the kidney rejecting...
So take a minute today and send your positive thoughts Derek's way...
Monday, February 18, 2008
Where Almost There.....
Frankie Here,
Well it is not too much longer! Derek and I have a pre-surgery meeting on the 21st in San Francisco with the Surgens and our Transplant Coordinators. Thinking about this gathering and realizing the team of people around us: doctors, nurses, my family, Derek's family, our friends, those who wish us well, it just shows true human compassion. I cant help but be moved by it. The fund raising party is less than a week away; when I see everyone there I will feel such a swell of support.
I find it fascinating that so many people are affected, touched, and sincierly showing their interest in our well being. Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions. Sometimes I think people want to know more about me if they are not familiar, or if you don't know Derek ask about him! It would be fun and I find this inspiring.
Thank You!
Frankie
Well it is not too much longer! Derek and I have a pre-surgery meeting on the 21st in San Francisco with the Surgens and our Transplant Coordinators. Thinking about this gathering and realizing the team of people around us: doctors, nurses, my family, Derek's family, our friends, those who wish us well, it just shows true human compassion. I cant help but be moved by it. The fund raising party is less than a week away; when I see everyone there I will feel such a swell of support.
I find it fascinating that so many people are affected, touched, and sincierly showing their interest in our well being. Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions. Sometimes I think people want to know more about me if they are not familiar, or if you don't know Derek ask about him! It would be fun and I find this inspiring.
Thank You!
Frankie
Tracy Press Article...
Check it out - Derek made the front page of the Tracy Press for Sunday, February 17.
Read the article here - http://tracypress.com/content/view/13613/2242/
Thursday, February 14, 2008
It's so wonderful to see ALL the people that have come from all around the US to help Frankie and I! It means so much to us to see all the support we have gotten. There really is Good People out there!
I'm sure you all have seen the news report online or live on News 10. At the time of the interview there was a question that was asked about; How I really feel about Frankie giving me his kidney? Right then and there it hit me like a ton of bricks...What he was doing and giving to me. All of a sudden I Realized how Real this all is and how soon it was going to happen.
He is giving me my life back, one I lost almost three years ago!
I have another chance to live NORMAL, and enjoy the things I once use to.
Because of him I can be human again. How LUCKY I am to have someone like Frankie in my life. Even my Cowpie (Amy) having her working her hardest arranging this fundraiser and updating our blogs. She's always been there for me, helping me get through my emotional break downs. I love these two weirdo's as if they were my own family!
Derek Lee Lubag
I'm sure you all have seen the news report online or live on News 10. At the time of the interview there was a question that was asked about; How I really feel about Frankie giving me his kidney? Right then and there it hit me like a ton of bricks...What he was doing and giving to me. All of a sudden I Realized how Real this all is and how soon it was going to happen.
He is giving me my life back, one I lost almost three years ago!
I have another chance to live NORMAL, and enjoy the things I once use to.
Because of him I can be human again. How LUCKY I am to have someone like Frankie in my life. Even my Cowpie (Amy) having her working her hardest arranging this fundraiser and updating our blogs. She's always been there for me, helping me get through my emotional break downs. I love these two weirdo's as if they were my own family!
Derek Lee Lubag
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Watch and Read the News 10 Story...
Miss the interview with Dan Adams?
Click here to watch it!
Or if you would like - read it here - http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=38380
Once again, thank you so much to Dan Adams from News 10 in Sacramento!
Click here to watch it!
Or if you would like - read it here - http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=38380
Once again, thank you so much to Dan Adams from News 10 in Sacramento!
TV Interview...
Wow... this little story is starting to make big waves...
Watch tonight at 6PM on Channel 10 News (for those of you who get Sac news stations) and 5PM on Channel 2 News (for those of you who get S.F. news stations). Dan Adams was gracious enough to come out to Tracy today and interview Derek, Frankie and Amy for a story on tonights news.
For all our friends out of the area - check news10.net tomorrow the the news story and video of the interview.
Some pictures from today's interview:
Watch tonight at 6PM on Channel 10 News (for those of you who get Sac news stations) and 5PM on Channel 2 News (for those of you who get S.F. news stations). Dan Adams was gracious enough to come out to Tracy today and interview Derek, Frankie and Amy for a story on tonights news.
For all our friends out of the area - check news10.net tomorrow the the news story and video of the interview.
Some pictures from today's interview:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Amazing....
I have to say that I am so thankful to everyone who is showing so much compassion. From the generous donations to the kind words of support from friends, family, co-workers, even strangers! Thank you Everyone!
I am doing well, I just got a jury duty summons. I will give you 3 guesses what date! I know! Its fine, I think my doctor will write me a note!
-Frankie
I am doing well, I just got a jury duty summons. I will give you 3 guesses what date! I know! Its fine, I think my doctor will write me a note!
-Frankie
Monday, February 4, 2008
Article in Todays Tri-Valley Herald
For all of you that get the Tri-Valley Herald, check today's paper for an article about Derek and Frankie's Surgery as well as our fundraising efforts! If you don't get the paper, you can read the article online (http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci_8162747) and we'll get it scanned soon so you can see the full thing here.
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