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.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Columbus Dispatch Article



The Columbus Dispatch wrote an article on our journey. We are really proud of OSU for the excellent care I have received and are so thankful they are so good at what they do. We are also so thankful for our family and friends that have made this time a growing and learning experience instead of a debilitating event. You can find the article at: www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/08/30/womans-heart-revival-an-unexplained-gift.html?sid=101
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