In her own words
Stacey’s own entries — humor, hospital stays, lungaversaries, and life, in the order she wrote them, with notes from friends woven in, often written in reply to her.
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Note from Carrie Levin
Well Mark you beat me to the computer today. I too spoke with Dave and he said the same thing to me about Stacey’s amazing recovery from her gall bladder surgery. I want to point out to everyone how dedicated Dave Allen is to Stacey’s well-being. Not only is he one of her caregivers, but…
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Note from cherie
Thanks for the clarification, Denise. We want to believe that every bit of news is good, whether it is or not. I guess it’s easier than confronting our fears and doubts. Stacey had been working so hard that I just assumed that she had broken another post-transplant record again with the early surgery date. Thank…
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Note from Denise Wirth
Dear All, Please help! As soon as anyone hears anything about Stacey’s operation and recovery, please, please post something on the journal! Those of us who are far away are waiting anxiously to hear. I am confident that Stacey will be fine, but I am keeping in mind that the operation was moved up due…
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Note from Stacey
OH, Cherie! Must we get technical? My subconscious mind is finally coming around. Last night I had the first climbing dream in years. I was bouldering at a secret place in Berkeley with Chris Sharma, even though I have only met him one time! Good-bye dear gall-bladder! After 37 years of service, it’s out the…
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Note from Cherie
Get in your corny jokes in now! As Aunt Loraine says, Stacey’s gall bladder surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday. Stacey and I had a spirited discussion today over whether her latest, hard-won accomplishment: climbing 4 flights of stairs counts at 3rd or 4th class according to the Yosemite Decimal system as explained here. 1:…
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Note from Stacey
Oops. Here is a correction: Stacey Li Collver Stanford University Medical Center 300 Pasteur Dr. Stanford, CA 94305 Thanks for reading this website, by the way! Love, Stacey
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Note from Stacey
Here is my address at the hospital in case anyone needs it :p Stacey Li Collver 300 Pasteur Dr. Stanford, CA 94305 I will probably be here for at least two more weeks. Stacey
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Note from Stacey
Hi Everyone! It has been a rough week. For a while I couldn’t get out of bed at all, and was too sick to do anything but lie still. Things are looking up now; I’ve decided to take some pain meds which enable me to at least get out of bed a little bit each…
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Note from Kristina and Carlos
Hi Stacey, I just wanted to write you a note to say how much Carlos and I miss you!!! We both admire your persistance and courage…and hope that you are feeling stronger and healthier soon! Kristina 🙂 p.s. sorry for the bad picture with the camera phone!!! 😉 Kristina and Carlos, from Berkeley
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Note from Loraine (Staceys aunt)
Hello Again, The latest news from Stacey is that her gall bladder surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. That must mean the doctors think she is strong enough now. Hopefully that will help with some of her other medical problems and aid in her recovery. Loraine (Staceys aunt)