Tuffy P is going to be a living donor – organ donor that is. She’s going to donate a chunk of her liver so that someone who needs one to live has a chance. This is something that has been in the works for some time. Once she decided she wanted to do this, she went for all kinds of tests to determine that her liver was in good shape and that she was overall healthy. All of the tests were fine, and she has a tentative surgery date of February 19. That date could change anytime along the way.

I had no idea it was possible to be a living liver donor until Tuffy P told me about it. It is not a little thing. The surgery takes several hours. Tuffy P will be in hospital for something like a week after the surgery and then will recover at home. Toronto has a top rate transplant team and I know they will look after her, but still I worry some because there are always some risks involved with surgery.

I know a number of people will be looking to this blog for updates after the surgery, so I’ll try to post updates regularly here.

Those interested in learning a little about liver transplants can check out the Canadian Liver Foundation.

Those of you who know Tuffy P know she is an amazing person. This is a huge selfless gift, and she’s submitting herself to a lot of discomfort and a lengthy recovery period to help somebody she doesn’t even know! I hope everyone will join me in cheering Tuffy P on.