60's Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Undergoes A Double Organ Transplant - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-18-2012, 10:31 PM

Sixties teen idol Bobby Rydell has undergone a liver and kidney transplant in Philadelphia.

The 70-year-old singer, whose hits include "Wild One" and "Volare," had surgery last week. He tells KYW-AM that his doctor didn't expect him to live much longer without the double organ transplant.

Doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital say they were able to use part of the donor liver to help Rydell and the other part to help a child.

Rydell says he now wants to help raise awareness about organ donation. He expects to be released from the hospital Wednesday.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...#ixzz2121k9gJD

Janice · 07-20-2012, 12:33 AM

Stop the arguing or the thread gets closed for good. Treat the moderator with respect, and stop shoving your opinions down everyone's throat.

Big3sCompanyFan · 07-20-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Sixties teen idol Bobby Rydell has undergone a liver and kidney transplant in Philadelphia.

The 70-year-old singer, whose hits include "Wild One" and "Volare," had surgery last week. He tells KYW-AM that his doctor didn't expect him to live much longer without the double organ transplant.

Doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital say they were able to use part of the donor liver to help Rydell and the other part to help a child.

Rydell says he now wants to help raise awareness about organ donation. He expects to be released from the hospital Wednesday.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...#ixzz2121k9gJD

I'm glad he wants to raise awareness. With over 100,000 people needing organs it's badly needed!

Reverend Jim · 07-20-2012, 01:47 PM

Big3sCompanyFan · 07-20-2012, 02:11 PM

That's a good point. Prevention is important but sometimes you can get a genetic disease through no fault of your own. Such is IGA Nephropathy. Even singer Natalie Cole, who got a kidney transplant, said 20% of all kidney failure is unknown and doctors don't know why it happens!

As far as liver disease goes it's important to keep a healthy weight and not drink too much alcohol!

robyrob · 07-31-2012, 03:48 PM

hope he has a speedy and full recovery

OH Nuts! · 07-31-2012, 11:33 PM

God Bless him. Hope he has a speedy and full recovery.

Schmoopie · 08-01-2012, 06:04 AM

That's wonderful! I hope he recovers quickly!

07-18-2012, 10:31 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	60's Teen Idol Bobby Rydell Undergoes A Double Organ Transplant Sixties teen idol Bobby Rydell has undergone a liver and kidney transplant in Philadelphia. The 70-year-old singer, whose hits include "Wild One" and "Volare," had surgery last week. He tells KYW-AM that his doctor didn't expect him to live much longer without the double organ transplant. Doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital say they were able to use part of the donor liver to help Rydell and the other part to help a child. Rydell says he now wants to help raise awareness about organ donation. He expects to be released from the hospital Wednesday. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...#ixzz2121k9gJD
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07-20-2012, 12:33 AM	#2
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07-20-2012, 02:11 PM	#5
Big3sCompanyFan Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2003 Posts: 2,493	That's a good point. Prevention is important but sometimes you can get a genetic disease through no fault of your own. Such is IGA Nephropathy. Even singer Natalie Cole, who got a kidney transplant, said 20% of all kidney failure is unknown and doctors don't know why it happens! As far as liver disease goes it's important to keep a healthy weight and not drink too much alcohol!

07-31-2012, 11:33 PM	#7
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	God Bless him. Hope he has a speedy and full recovery.