Second Thoughts
Later on, Darreld said he had second thoughts about the whole thing. He was concerned about Nancy’s health. However, she was determined and prepared to risk it all. The best transplant surgeons in Iowa – Zoe Stewart Lewis, MD, Ph.D., Daniel Katz, MD, and Alan Reed, MD – assured her that she was in the best hands.
Remaining Calm
The entire time, the nurses and attending surgeons stayed by Darreld and Nancy’s sides. They made sure the two were calm before and during the procedure. Darreld said, “You could tell that every person wanted to be there for you.” What the surgery a success?