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.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

A Steady Wednesday

So today's passed without much hoopla. Lots of adjustments by the surgeon, lots of charades/sign language. Missy still has her breathing and stomach tubes in, so she's not too comfortable, but she's a trooper.

Visitors are somewhat difficult right now because of the machinery, but please stay tuned for an expected date for extended vistors.
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