# 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:** 4
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/61 "2011-05-30T12:24:03Z")
That sounds like good news, Ray. Go liver! I’ll be thinking of her. ---
**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, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/62 "2011-05-30T12:25:22Z")
It’s a good sign indeed that some of her liver function is coming back up. I hope it makes it a bit further so you know for sure. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/63 "2011-05-30T12:25:35Z")
hang in there norinew! we may need a famous sdmb chant. heal, liver heal! ---
**Author:** ![shantih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/64 "2011-05-30T12:26:21Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > I still parse her username as “Nori new”, not “Norine W” though. 🙂 Me, too! Hang in there, **norinew**! Prayers and good vibes are coming your way from Germany. I hope it’s all good news from here on out! ---
**Author:** ![Noone\_Special](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/noone_special/32/2863_2.png) [@Noone\_Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Noone_Special)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/65 "2011-05-30T12:42:12Z")
Good thoughts going out to **norinew** There was a recent case here in Israel, where similarly a young women underwent complete liver failure yet has had a full recovery without having to undergo a transplant. [http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/143516](http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/143516) Fingers crossed for a similar outcome – and please take heart that it really is possible to come back from liver failure! Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/66 "2011-05-30T12:46:12Z")
**norinew** , hang in there. We’re all thinking of you. We NEED you to get better, 'K? ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/67 "2011-05-30T13:18:09Z")
> [@norinew](#): > > 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. Thanks for keeping us updated, Ray. This can’t be easy for you. My fingers are crossed for Norine. She’s a well-liked member of this board and we’re all pulling for her. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/68 "2011-05-30T13:21:53Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > I still parse her username as “Nori new”, not “Norine W” though. 🙂 Yah. Although Norine corrected me a while back, in my mind I still hear it as Nori-New. She said she’s stopped trying to correct people on this point. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/69 "2011-05-30T13:56:23Z")
Hang in there Norine, there are strangers half a world away that care. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/70 "2011-05-30T14:05:29Z")
I’m sending my best thoughts to\*\* Norine \*\*and the family. Hang in there! Thanks **Ray,** for keeping us updated; it can’t be easy. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/71 "2011-05-30T14:54:34Z")
Prayers and good thoughts headed out to ya from south GA **norinew**! Thanks Ray and other family for keeping us updated. My prayers and thoughts are with you all as well. I like the idea of taking up a doper chant… **HEAL LIVER HEAL! HEAL LIVER HEAL! HEAL LIVER HEAL!** ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/72 "2011-05-30T15:03:19Z")
Oh Norine and family, this is so very terrible. ☹ Just know that I’m praying for you and that us Dopers are believing you’ll get through this. Much love. Kemi~ ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/73 "2011-05-30T15:07:39Z")
Wow, I am just seeing this. Hang in there, Norine & co - we’re all pulling for you! ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/74 "2011-05-30T15:11:44Z")
Huge hugs and warm thoughts from me and my mom (who has met Norine in person) for all of you guys. Hang in there, Norine, you’ve got bunches of us on your side here! ---
**Author:** ![Katriona](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/katriona/32/113_2.png) [@Katriona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Katriona)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/75 "2011-05-30T15:14:12Z")
I’ll be thinking of all of you. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/76 "2011-05-30T15:28:28Z")
Saying prayers for you, **Norinew**! **Thread Pirate** and Ray, take care of yourselves too. HEAL LIVER HEAL! HEAL LIVER HEAL! HEAL LIVER HEAL! ---
**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, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/77 "2011-05-30T16:10:02Z")
**Norinew** has always been one of the first to pop in when I was sick to wish me a fast recovery. Popping in here again to send out more healing thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/78 "2011-05-30T16:22:49Z")
This board and world would be sadder place without her. Hoping for a swift and full recovery! ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/79 "2011-05-30T16:54:50Z")
OMG, poor Norine! I’ll be sending the healthiest thoughts in your direction all day and I’ll be checking back for news often. Thank you, **Ray** , for the updates - she’s “family” to us too, in a weird internet way. Hang in there. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Composer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@The\_Composer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Composer)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/80 "2011-05-30T17:09:16Z")
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