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<div> Joe is resting comfortably and doing well. His replacement kidney is functioning well.</div>
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<div>I've been told, HOWEVER, that he cannot have flowers! Too much risk of infection, his immune system is essentially COMPLETELY shut off at the moment by immuno-supressing drugs, and only things that can be disinfected with bleach can enter his room.</div>
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<div>Someone from his staff has suggested DVDs, and may be able to provide a list of DVDs that Joe hasn't seen.</div>
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<div>I will contact the Hospital gift shop. They may have experience in such situations and be able to suggest something. </div>
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