Ryan's Islet Cell Transplant Journey

Ryan's Islet Cell Transplant Journey This is the journey of Ryan Spittka's Islet cell transplant from the eyes of Lisa Halsey Bloomer

Yesterday marked the 3-year anniversary of Ryan’s life-saving TPIAT surgery, so we celebrated by living life to the full...
04/28/2026

Yesterday marked the 3-year anniversary of Ryan’s life-saving TPIAT surgery, so we celebrated by living life to the fullest in Gatlinburg with friends ❤️

We packed so much into one day—visited the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum, drove Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (and of course I had to stop and get in the stream 😅)and rode a mountain coaster!

Then we headed to SkyPark where I FINALLY crossed the entire bridge—something I couldn’t do in 2021 when I turned around halfway because I freaked out! We enjoyed the views, checked out Tulip Tower and found TWO pressed penny machines for my collection!
The mountains were calling! We had to answer!

A full day, full hearts, and so much gratitude for how far Ryan has come. 💙

It's been 18 months since Ryan's life changing surgery! 🎉I'm sorry I don't get on this page and update y'all very often ...
10/15/2024

It's been 18 months since Ryan's life changing surgery! 🎉
I'm sorry I don't get on this page and update y'all very often anymore but we are busy LIVING life!
Ryan spend most of his days running the boys wherever they need to go, cleaning up the house, coaching whatever sport the boys are involved in, cutting grass and just recently started doing small electrical jobs! He can't work for long periods at a time but he's putting that degree to work and getting out of the house! Honestly I think that has been the best thing for his mental health!
So if you are thinking about doing this surgery...DO IT! You won't regret it! I wish he had the surgery sooner to be honest!
Thank y'all for your continued love and support! It means everything!
And if you are on this page because you are thinking about having this surgery you can always message us with any questions!
Love always, Ryan & Lisa

Hey everyone its Ryan! I dont post much on here but I just wanted to give an update! Its been over a year now since surg...
05/29/2024

Hey everyone its Ryan! I dont post much on here but I just wanted to give an update! Its been over a year now since surgery and things are going well. Of course not without its ups and downs, but I would do the surgery again tomorrow. I've been given the gift of a new normal life with my family that I don't want to take for granted.

If you are thinking of having this surgery, I wanna say YES for you. You won't regret it. I am always open to answer questions!

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