11/21/2024
Double lung transplant done 10/22/24 , completely robotic -FIRST IN THE WORLD - performed by Dr Stephanie Chang. I got discharged yesterday and after being taken care of so gently and professionally by the nurses at I'm now in the loving hands of my mom Lynn ( retired RN) and my husband, Shihan Shahin Mehrkar. Couldn't ask for better than that.
Thank you for your prayers and well-wishes. I believe collectively they were more powerful. After all, God works through people. And especially through my 20-something male donor who instantly gave life to me with new, young lungs and about 4 other people needing kidneys, a liver and a heart. I will leave you with this...your organs do no good when they're covered in dirt. Please consider organ donation. You will live on through others and possibly save many lives . Pretty cool, huh? God bless and take care of yourself. Osu