In this gripping episode, we follow the chaotic, emotional journey of organ transplantation inside the operating rooms and the quiet, anxious moments that define the race for a second chance. You’ll hear from the transplant surgeons who rise in the middle of the night, carrying the weight of two lives: the donor they’ll never meet, and the recipient whose future is in their hands. They share the intoxicating highs of a successful surgery and the crushing difficulty of telling a patient, "The organ isn't right," after they've already rushed to the hospital.
This episode pulls back the curtain on the fragile chain of events that must align for a transplant to happen. Discover why these complex surgeries so often occur in the wee hours, what it’s like for a patient to get "the call," and the immense responsibility surgeons feel to be good stewards of a precious, scarce gift. It’s a story of modern miracles built on profound loss, of the "hurry up and wait" agony of the waiting list, and the raw humanity of doctors who laugh, cry, and are forever changed by the work they do.

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