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.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Sunday Update (from Ray)

Two posts in one - not bad, huh? :-)

Missy's cardiologist stopped in this morning. She'll be transferred to OSU's heart hospital to begin the battery of evaluations toward transplantation sometime tomorrow. They'll do tons of tests and physical and mental evaluations before three levels of decision makers reviewer her case. If it's approved, she'll be listed on UNOS.

Meanwhile, I have to go to work to fully disclose the situation to my 2 levels of supervisors. It should be an interesting day all around.

Please continue praying that Missy's transition will be a smooth one and that my bosses will continue supporting our situation.
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