Second Thoughts
Later, Darrel revealed that he had second thoughts because he was concerned about Nancy’s health. However, she was dead set on it and prepared to risk it all. The best transplant surgeons in Iowa – Zoe Stewart Lewis, MD, Ph.D., Daniel Katz, MD, and Alan Reed, MD – assured Nancy’s fans that the teacher was in the best hands.
Remaining Calm
The whole time, the nurses and attending surgeons remained by Darreld and Nancy’s side and ensured the pair were calm during the procedure. Darreld explained, “You could tell that every person wanted to be there for you.” But the question is – was the surgery successful?