Popular Post Rixtermoate Posted July 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hi all, sorry it's been a long while since I've posted, as you have all heard I had my transplant on 18th June. 1st of all I would like to thank each & every one of you guys for helping us raise our target for our gofundme appeal, it allowed us to be able to have my wife by my side throughout the whole ordeal, something that wouldn't have been possible without your help & generosity. Secondly I'd like to thank @Spencerowl for keeping everyone on here updated, it's very much appreciated. Now for the update, the transplant went as well as could be expected, I made a very fast recovery considering the massive amount of surgery I had to undergo. The surgeons told me that during the operation they found the narrowing on my bowel (which we already knew about), the surprise was that whilst they was preparing my own intestine for removal (isolating blood supply & beadles etc) the narrowing was where my small bowel joined my large bowel, it had actually closed my vowel completely off & my bowel was necrosed (black &dying).. the surgeon then told me that if I hadn't got the call & the donor when I did I had 1-2 weeks left to live before my bowel would have killed me. & I didn't even know! A scary prospect had I known beforehand. Anyway, I'm here, I made it through safely, I'm back on my feet & most importantly.... After 18bdays post transplant... IM HOME! I've broken every record for the fasted recovery form major transplant surgery & have the healthiest blood results ever seen post transplant. My be bowel is working properly, I'm slowly introducing food & getting nutrition from it. I'm still on the intravenous feed but reducing with a plan to eventually stop it.. the issue I have at the moment is that my abdominal wall transplant wound is coming open. The plastic surgeons are keeping an eye on it. I am back at Oxford tomorrow 12/7/18 to see the surgeons in clinic & also to see the plastic surgeon who will review me & act as they see fit where my woundnis concerned. This is a very long journey & extremely difficult process, with many many more hospital visits. But having this operation is the 1 & only thing that could save my life. & That I will never ever forget. I'd also like to say a huge thank you to the donor & their family, cos without their generosity at such a difficult time, I certainly would have been dead. I will forever be indebted to them & will do everything in my power to make sure their gift does not go to waste.. by making the most of every opportunity to make the most of life.. . Finally I would like to say please? If you can? Sign up to the organ donor register, if you can't, or don't feel it's for you, then please? Have the difficult discussion with your loved ones & tell them your wishes should something happen to you? #shareyourwishes it's just as important. As without talking, if something was to happen to you, the difficult questions are then asked of your loved ones at a very grief stricken time & they may decide something that you yourself didn't or don't want.. so please again? Share your wishes? Thank you all, lots & lots of love & huge amounts of gratitude to you all. Your msg's of support mean the world to us X Yours sincerely Ricky & Lisa Moate 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damianb1 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great news that it's all turned out well so far. Best wishes for your long and healthy future ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rixtermoate Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsonmyhead Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Well done on making such a fast recovery!! The power of the owl!!! Ps it’s coming home 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Speedy recovery pal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarvy Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 So uplifting to hear! Great job on the recovery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np pontefract Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 You have my utmost respect. Wishing you all the very best for the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpmber Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Good news mate, wish you all the very best for your recovery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyOwl Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great to hear you are doing so well Ricky. You have been through so much, i hope life is kinder to you and your good lady in the future. Good luck my fellow Owl and see you at the home of football really soon!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rixtermoate Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 P.S I hope to be at the 1st home match of the season WAWAW 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyOwl Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Rixtermoate said: P.S I hope to be at the 1st home match of the season WAWAW Would like to think the club would invite you and Lisa to be guests 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Glad to see you home mate.speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watty Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Fantastic news Ricky , good luck to you and your family for the future . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronio Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 That's great news Ricky. Wishing you and the family all the very best with your recovery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Great stuff an inspiration ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Brilliant Ricky Just brilliant All the very best going forward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Ricky I said earlier in another thread I'd love to see you be able to walk out on the pitch as a VIP when you're ready just so as we can give you a reception that matches your bravery I'm sure there are people with influence hidden on here to make that happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Brilliant news mate, here's hoping you continue to make a speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 So happy for you Ricky , get in touch if you can with Realondonowl I know he has something to discuss with you mate ,but with you having the transplant he obviously couldn't get in touch with you earlier ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chow Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) . Edited July 11, 2018 by Animal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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