Email received from "Knocking" Director/Producer

by Gayle 6 Replies latest watchtower medical

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  Gayle

  KNOCKING Update
  December 2010
  www.knocking.org

  SETH THOMAS HOSPITALIZED
  Seth Thomas, the young man featured in KNOCKING who received a bloodless liver transplant, is now in the intensive care unit in a Dallas-area hospital due to complications from the disease that has returned and weakened his liver. In order to address the underlying issue he must receive a full cadaver liver transplant. In KNOCKING, Seth received a partial liver from his father. But to remedy the current problem, Seth needs the complete liver systems that cannot be harvested from a live-donor. So far, none of the surgeons Seth has contacted have been willing to take his case. The surgeons say a full cadever transplant years after a live-donor procedure presents further complications when maneuvering around previous reconstructions and scars.
  
  If anyone on this update list knows of a surgeon or medical center that might consider Seth's case, please send a note to: [email protected]
  
  For now, Seth is being treated for comfort. While fully aware of his situation, Seth is in high spirits and relying on his faith. He continues to have a positive attitude and outlook. His wife Nina, along with family and friends, are supporting him. Seth wants to report the good news that his son is now 6 months old and has been a healthy and easy-going baby. Seth has enjoyed being a father and his son brings much joy to the family.
  
  If you would like to send a message of support and encouragement, do not reply to this email address. Please send a separate note to: [email protected]
  Seth and his family will be able to read your messages when time permits. They have found much strength in past messages and thank you for them. Please understand that it is unlikely Seth or his family will be able to reply with a personal note but they greatly appreciate every message received.
  
  OTHER NEWS
  The final preparations are being made to release the KNOCKING DVD in Russia and South Korea as full translations. KNOCKING is still available is English, Spanish and Portuguese.
  For more information visit www.knocking.org
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  TD

  That poor guy.....
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  SixofNine

  The surgeons say a full cadever transplant years after a live-donor procedure presents further complications when maneuvering around previous reconstructions and scars.

  I bet they also say that a full cadaver transplant is too valuable to gamble on a person who will not accept the best medical practice wrt blood transfusion. I bet the director/producer of "Knocking" purposely left that out of his email message.
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  ziddina

  What Six of Nine said.... Also, I thought that he was gay; is he maybe bi??? Glad he was able to enjoy a little bit of family life, but sure hope his kid grows up FREE of that blasted cult - don't see that happening, though, since his dad seemed to lack the ability to see the cult's issues clearly... Zid
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  Gayle

  I didn't understand that that Seth Thomas being gay; the director Engardio was raised a JW, never baptized (fortunately for him!) is gay and speaks out honestly about it.
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  mamalove

  That is too bad, really sad. Sad that he wasnt able to get what he rightfully deserved for healthcare in the first place.
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  wannabefree

  Seth wants to report the good news that his son is now 6 months old and has been a healthy and easy-going baby.

  I realize he thinks his faith in God is why he doesn't accept the blood products that might be required in this surgery, such a shame that what is truly behind this are the faulty ever changing rules of an organization that might prevent this man from seeing his child grow up.