Marine, Iraq Veteran, Receives New Liver

Yahoo News ^ | 1/30/05 | BEN FOX, AP

[MEG33]

I hope this was in time..God be with him and help him heal.

[MEG33]

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[Calpernia]

With little time left before his organs would likely fail, a U.S. Marine received a new liver Sunday for a mysterious ailment doctors said would kill him if he didn't get a transplant. Doctors operated on Lance Cpl. Chris LeBleu, who had been in a coma and on life support, for nearly 12 hours Sunday after an unidentified donor from New Mexico was found late Saturday night.

[Calpernia]

Thanks for the ping! :)

[Pro-Bush]

BUMP! Awesome news. God bless the donor from NM.

[Bahbah]

Oh thank God. tr, you need to see this.

[SwatTeam]

I hope and pray the transplant works. He is young and was in good shape before this so that is in his favor. I will pray for him and his family and the family of the donor.

[doug from upland]

God rest the soul of the poor donor. May this Marine live a long and happy life.

[Trailerpark Badass]

Doctors operated on Lance Cpl. Chris LeBleu, who had been in a coma and on life support, for nearly 12 hours Sunday after an unidentified donor from New Mexico was found late Saturday night.

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but this "donor" was no longer living, correct? The writing maakes it somewhat ambiguous. Is it possible to give a portion of a liver?

[kattracks]

Is it possible to give a portion of a liver?

Yes, but this Marine was so sick that he needed a full liver transplant.

[F16Fighter]

Great news!

[concentric circles]

Melany LeBleu, wife of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Christopher LeBleu, holds her husband's portrait while sitting next to Lt. Col. Matt Lopez, LeBleu's battalion commander, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2004. Her husband returned from Iraq in September, 2004, fell ill in December and was diagnosed with an undetermined form of hepatitis and suffered acute liver failure. He needs a liver transplant and will likely die if he does not receive one soon, doctors say. (Reed Saxon / AP)

[MarineBrat]

Great news! Semper Fidelis, Marine! Get well soon! God Bless You!

[doug from upland]

PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGES FOR HIM ON THIS THREAD. I'LL DELIVER IT TO LOMA LINDA

[trussell]

Prayer ping. PRAYERS ANSWERED!!

My prayers continue for this Marine. Lord, please hold this Marine in your tender care. Provide him with a quick recovery. Surround him with your love. In Jesus' precious name. Amen

Bahbah, thank you for the ping.

Blessings,
trussell

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[Coldwater Creek]

My Husband's brother had a liver transplant 2 years ago. They have great anti-rejection drugs. I think that this Marine will be just fine.

[xJones]

Amazingly quick answer to prayer, and may the liver transplant take without any problems!

And prayers said for the donor's family.

[Alamo-Girl]

PRAISE GOD!!! Thanks for the update. Prayers continue.