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.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

LVAD Explantation Surgery Set (guest post from Ray)

It's official - Missy's surgery is set for Thursday, September 9, and she'll be admitted on Wednesday, September 8. We're not sure of times yet, but we were told that (if all goes well and to plan) she'll be the only procedure that day.

See her previous posts for recaps of our journey thus far. We've got a ways to go (and a difficult surgery to get through), so your thoughts and prayers will be as important as ever. We're certainly not looking forward to the surgery, but we're definitely looking forward to the additional opportunities we'll have with an LVAD-less life!

Be sure to check back for updates the day of and the days following the surgery. I'll also post progress notes on both of our Facebook accounts, so feel free to add us as friends to keep in touch.

1 comment:

  1. I am praying that all will go well. from a stranger

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