# Important News for Friends of norinew \[RIP\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727 "2011-05-30T02:11:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/41 "2011-05-30T05:34:26Z")
Aw, damn, that truly sucks. I’m crossing my fingers for a quick transplant and speedy recovery, too. ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/42 "2011-05-30T05:50:35Z")
I’m really sorry to hear this. I hope for the best! She is a really great member and we are looking forward to good news. TokyoPlayer ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/43 "2011-05-30T06:01:31Z")
Everyone in the Wonderland household is sending positive, healthful liver vibes her way. I hope she feels better soon! ---
**Author:** ![OtakuLoki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ac8455/32.png) [@OtakuLoki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OtakuLoki)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/44 "2011-05-30T06:27:41Z")
I’m very sorry to hear this news. Sending my best wishes and hopes for a good outcome to her and her family. Please do keep us updated. ---
**Author:** ![Lucky\_13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucky_13/32/13209_2.png) [@Lucky\_13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucky_13)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/45 "2011-05-30T07:06:10Z")
Sending my best wishes and healing vibes to **norinew** and her family. Hope a new liver is found for her soon. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/46 "2011-05-30T07:39:42Z")
Very best wishes from Scotland! ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/47 "2011-05-30T08:29:41Z")
Sending all the good vibes I can muster! Vibe vibe vibe vibe vibe! ---
**Author:** ![maggenpye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@maggenpye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggenpye)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/48 "2011-05-30T08:59:56Z")
All the very best vibes from this edge of the world too. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/49 "2011-05-30T10:03:11Z")
**norinew** has always been a sensible, loving, force for good here. Thinking of you all and praying for Norine’s recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/50 "2011-05-30T10:06:32Z")
Best wishes and prayers from Spain. Is living donor transplant being considered? I understand the liver is one of the organs for which it’s possible. ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/51 "2011-05-30T10:36:11Z")
I send my best, and healing wishes to Norine and family. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/52 "2011-05-30T11:23:50Z")
Praying for her! Please keep us updated on her condition. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/53 "2011-05-30T11:26:07Z")
Thanks for letting us know! Sending healing thoughts her way. ---
**Author:** ![Cub\_Mistress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ea666f/32.png) [@Cub\_Mistress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cub_Mistress)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/54 "2011-05-30T11:28:44Z")
Best wishes for a speedy recovery! ---
**Author:** ![Hokkaido\_Brit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/d26b3c/32.png) [@Hokkaido\_Brit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hokkaido_Brit)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/55 "2011-05-30T11:31:27Z")
Sending my best wishes along the intertubes, too. I have loved reading Norinew’s posts for years now. She’s a great member and I do hope that she’ll be on the road to full recovery very soon. Please keep us up to date. Big hugs to you all too, during this stressful time. ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/56 "2011-05-30T11:31:46Z")
Good luck norine, and best wishes. ---
**Author:** ![ThreadPirateRoberts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a9a28c/32.png) [@ThreadPirateRoberts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThreadPirateRoberts)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/57 "2011-05-30T11:46:29Z")
> [@Nava](#): > > Best wishes and prayers from Spain. > > Is living donor transplant being considered? I understand the liver is one of the organs for which it’s possible. I do not know if they would be willing to try it but if so I’m planning on having them test me to see if I would be a possible candidate. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/58 "2011-05-30T11:56:11Z")
I’m so sorry to hear this! I’m saying prayers for Norine and that a liver becomes available soon. You know we care about you Norine. Get better. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/59 "2011-05-30T12:11:13Z")
This is Ray again with an update. I spoke to her doctor late last night (he called me at 2:30am this morning!). Currently she is unconscious, on a ventilator and essentially being kept alive by the drugs, skill and dedication of her doctors. I am truly grateful such people exist in the world! It appears that some of her liver function is returning, not much so far, but any function is good as from what I understand the liver is the only organ that can regenerate itself, so if any part of it is functioning then maybe it will repair itself and a new liver will not be necessary. The next 12-24 hours will tell the tale, and I will update this thread when I know more. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/60 "2011-05-30T12:23:17Z")
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