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Friends...it was a 3 year journey she battled for life..finally, yesterday death defeated her. I really have no words. I know how people worked for her. How people wished her future.
Ramalakshi passed away today(22-07-09) at 9.30 AM...she is no more with us...
Read more...Today morning I got a call from her brother saying that her condition is very serious.
This is very harsh to say but right now only half of her body is functioning properly.
Her total body is affected with fungus. Especially Lungs. She was unable to take proper breath. Doctors are supplying oxygen continuously. Even her kidney is not 100% perfect. She will be shifted to ICU tomorrow.
I am really shocked to hear this news but no body can change one's fate. No one can change GOD's decision except GOD Himself. So let us wish and pray for her so that He can hear and do some miracle. Yes, really we need a miracle now.
Coming 4 days are very very Critical.
Finally, after all the hurdles and pains, transplantation got over. Thanks for the support friends. I was waiting for this day from almost 2 years. Yesterday was day A0. It takes almost 10 to 14 days to know whether the operation is success/fail. If it is success then new blood cells will be generated from her marrow. Really I am keeping my fingers crossed for the same. I strongly believe that we can cross this stage either.
I know how people worked hard for this to get it done. I should personally thank Mr. Sudheer and Mr. Anvesh Talluri for their hard work to connect people, contact media, organizations, meets and what not? They made me virtually present in their every effort. Guys, you are really superb. Of course there are lots and lots of people who really worked hard for this cause. I personally thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart.
And now, we are half way through. Once the cells start producing, we should also be ready to support her for all the side effects she’s going to face. So friends please don’t stop working, we should see her stand on her own feet doing a job and support her family.
She should be in hospital for almost 2 to 3 months from now in CMC. GOD, please give her strength to overcome all those hurdles.
Ramalakshmi's BMT process is going to start on 10th July. Friends, She needs almost 4- 5 blood donors per week for the next 2 months. This is very important...
If you know somebody at Vellore or in its vicinity, kindly pass on this information. Your timely help will give life to someone ...
People living in Chennai can also come and donate blood.
Chennai to CMC Vellore:
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Yes, after a long and tough phase, there's a little chance to smile :) ..
First of all our sincere apology for not updating blog for long time...
News from hospital is not good, still we are waiting for BMT date due to some problem with HLA test. Although we have deposited 6 lakhs for BMT. Currently she is undergoing dialysis and some other medication for fungi problem. Roughly it costs around 40-50 thousand in 15 days.
Details about Human Leukocyte Antigen(HLA) test:
There are two type of HLA test available(as par my understanding), one is 6 antigens test other is 10 antigens test. Ramalakshmi and her brother have undergone through 6 antigens HLA test, out of theses 6 antigens 5 have matched. So now doctors want to go for 10 antigens HLA test for both. But unfortunately 10 antigens test is not available in India so they have sent the blood sample to USA. We are hoping that by 1st week of July we'll get the report. Once the report will come doctors will proceed for BMT.
Now first question that comes in our mind why doctors have waited till now for this new test? I too don't have any answer....probably they send only samples for test after deposition of minimum amount for BMT. But in my opinion they should have sent at least for the test earlier , that would have saved the time ....
This was update from medical side...
Now some more update about Ramalakshmi....
Just I had chat with her few days back. She is now interested in learning Hindi, because whenever she goes to hospital she has to interact with many Hindi speaking people . So she has requested a Telugu-Hindi self learner book. I have already sent the book, probably she will get in few days.
We thought we were all set to go for BMT until yesterday.
In one of the pre-BMT tests which she had undergone yesterday, we came to know that her nose and throat were affected with infection. Doctors advised us not to go for BMT until she gets cured for this infection. She is using few anti-biotic medicines right now to get rid of that. Hopefully in a week of time this gets cured and then we can go for BMT.
Let us all pray for her faster recovery.
Read more...I am really glad to see the response from people all over the world which is really encouraging. In a very short span of time we could make almost half required. If this continues within no time we can get her out of the hospital healthy.
Thanks friends..Thanks a lot for your wonderful support.
Let us prove money is nothing when compared to HUMANITY.
Read more...Last 15-20 days were full with ups and downs..
--> Ramalakshmi has got HLA match with her brother (getting HLA match is not less then any miracle!!!) .
--> But unfortunate part is that her lungs got affected with fungi and her condition is serious. According to doctors she should go under BMT ASAP. To start BMT process we need at least 3 lakhs rupees(INR).
Ramalakshmi's friends have started collecting fund very aggressively and we have got support from all over the world. Its heart whelming to see such response from all people. Many people have joined with us in this campaign. Thanks a lot everybody... still we have to go a long way....
But we have very less time to do all the things, and it requires a sincere and steady effort.... I am sure together we can SAVE RAMALAKSHMI....
Few more details :
Hospital: CMC Vellore (current treatment is going on)
Department: Hematology Department
Name: G Ramalakshmi
Patient Number: 430307-D
For more details please check CMC Reports
BMT Cost breakup:
APPROXIMATE COST BREAK DOWN OF ALLOGENEIC BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION
(JANUARY – 2008)
CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, VELLORE
1. HEPA Filtered BMT Room for 3-4 weeks Rs. 1,00,000/-
2. Drugs (Antimicrobial, Growth Factors etc.) Rs. 2,50,000/-
3. Blood and Components Rs. 2,00,000/-
(Packed cells, platelet concentrates, Fresh Frozen Plasma)
4. Investigations Rs. 1,75,000/-
(Blood counts, Cultures, LFTs, Electrolytes, Cross Match,
Drugs assays)
5. Disposables Rs. 1,50,000/-
(Leukocyte filters, online filters, transfer packs,
TPN Bags, Hickman Catheter)
6. Cyclosporine Rs. 1,50,000/-
7. Total Parental Nutrition Rs. 50,000/-
8. Transplant Fees Rs. 75,000/-
9. Other Hospital Costs - Rs. 1,00,000/-
(Outside BMT Room, other drugs, etc)
These figures are approximate and depend on :
She was admitted in CMC for diagnosing fungus until she gets operated for BMT. Now, doctors advised us to go for operation within 2 or 3 days. She needs atleast 3 lakhs now to start the process. We are getting very good response from all directions but only thing is lack of time. Lets hope that this money is arranged as soon as possible.
Yesterday we got to know that her lungs has been affected with Fungi, hence, we admitted her in CMC Vellore on Apr 24th 2009. Doctors suggested us to go for operation(BMT) with in 2 weeks else the fungi would spread all over her body. Until she gets operated we need to spend Rs 3ooo per day. Doctors advised us to pay Rs 2 Lakhs so that they can start the operation(BMT).
We got the test results and luckily her brother's HLA matched..
On March 14th 2009, we are going to get BMT test results.
Initilally I was scared when I got to know that she has to take the tests somewhere in a place called Vellore Tamil Nadu. She has almost "zero" support from her family. I was scared how she's gonna manage all the days and undergo BMT tests successfully.
Ramalakshmi reached CMC on 23rd March. She is undergoing varoius test for last one week.
Ramalakshmi and her parents have undergone the HLA test today.
HLA test report will come by next week, so we've to wait till that time.
Some FAQ about Ramalakshmi's case:
Ramalakshmi's has recovered well during last few days. We have taken appointment at CMC vellore for further checkup and mediciation. She has got appointment on 24th March, 2009. Lets hope for best...
We have got Rs 11,000 as donation in Ramalakshmi's UCO bank account. I would like to thank all the donors...some people have not sent the transaction details so I am unable to put there name in the excel sheet.
Some people has complaint that online transfer in UCO bank is not possible, so we have open another bank account with SBI. You can send your contribution to the SBI account as well.
SBI Account detail:
Name : G. Ramalakshmi
A/C No: 30715125200
Branch Name: NAVAL BASE VSP
Branch Code: 1610
IFSC Code: SBIN0001610
City/State: VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
Pincode: 530014
Kindly send me an email with transaction details at ganand.song@gmail.com, so that we can acknowledge for the same.
Ramalakshmi's condition was serious for last 15 days. She was hospitalize at Giri Hospital, Vizag. She had serious side effect of medicine (Cyclosporine) . There was puss formation in her leg due to the side effect of medicines. She had undergone to surgery of both the legs. Currently she is not able to move around ...only may be after 10-15 days she'll able to walk around alone. In such condition it'll be very difficult to take her any where outside Vizag.
Ramalakshmi's friends have done excellent job and they have donated around 6 packeta of blood and 10,000 rupees. They are doing their best ...
Our next plan is to go to CMC vellore, but for that again we need monetary support. So please come forward and donate generously to save Ramalakshmi's life ....
G. Ramalakshmi is suffering from aplastic anemia for last 2 years. She had undergone the treatment at Sri Ramchandra Medical(SRM) Hospital, Chennai. But medication has not worked in her case. According to doctors now she has to undergo for bone marrow transplant(BMT). Cost of performing BMT in India is approx 10-12 lakhs. But Ramalakshmi's family is not in a position to bear this huge expense. Please come forward and support Ramalakshmi financially so that she can go for BMT.
Bank account detail:
Name : G. Ramalakshmi
A/C No. 07430110006757
IFSC Code: UCBA0000743
UCO Bank, HZS Factory Branch
Visakhapatnam - 530015
You can transfer money online or you can deposit the amount in one of the nearest UCO bank branch.
or you can transfer in SBI account:
SBI Account detail:
Name : G. Ramalakshmi
A/C No: 30715125200
Branch Name: NAVAL BASE VSP
Branch Code: 1610
IFSC Code: SBIN0001610
City/State: VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH
Pincode: 530014
After transferring money please send an email to ganand.song@gmail.com . We'll acknowledge for the same.
In case if you want to send your contribution directly to CMC, Vellore hospital, that is also possible.
Send your DD or cheque in favour of
"The Treasure, Christian Medical College, Vellore "
On the back of DD/ Cheque please write the following details:
Patient name: G. Ramalakshmi
Patient Number: 430307-D
Postal Address:
To,
Miss G. Ramalakshmi,
Patient Number: 430307-D
Department of Haematology,
Christian Medical College,
Vellore - 632004,
Tamilnadu
Ramalakshmi's medical reports:
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