About Me

In March 2009 I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy - Heart Failure. Within two months, it progressed to end-stage. In August 2009 I had a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implanted to help my heart pump blood. Then in December I was placed on the heart transplant list. On January 11, 2010 a heart became available for me and I was taken to the operating room. While on the table, the surgeons found that my own heart had began to heal. I didn't get that transplant and subsequently had my LVAD removed in September 2010. Today, I have a new appreciation for life and am learning to take each day one step at a time.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

A Tiring Thursday

Well, I finally have some good news to report: Missy's breathing and feeding tubes are GONE! She seems to be holding her own, so that's very encouraging. It's taken a lot out of her, though, and they're going to get her up and sitting in a chair later this afternoon. Crazy, huh?

And another new development - she's sitting in a chair, eating a popsicle! :-)

1 comment:

  1. That is so good to hear!!!! I am sure the Popsicle was super yummy!

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