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, September 8, 2010

And They're Off (guest post from Ray)

So after some frantic scrambling (OSU told us the wrong surgery date, so we were a day behind), Missy's LVAD explantation is officially under way. She was wheeled in at 7:00am this morning after a less than restful night's rest. Keep an eye on this post, as I'll re-comment here rather than make new posts for each update.

Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers!
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5 comments:

  1. Melissa's HeartSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Just got an update from the ER - everything's going well! They just got through the incisions and will be starting extraction of the LVAD soon.

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  2. Melissa's HeartSeptember 8, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Update # 2: All's well - the pump is officially OUT! Doc hopes to have her extubated tonight. More updates to follow!

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  3. Jennifer BeaverSeptember 8, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    So wonderful to hear. We'll continue to pray for everything to go smoothly. We love you both.

    Love,

    Jen and Jim Beaver

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  4. Darrel RiggsSeptember 8, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Praise God! We will continuie to keep praying for the whole family.
    We love you guys.

    Love,
    Darrel and Donna Riggs

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  5. Melissa's HeartSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Update #3: she's officially extubated! Keep an eye out here or either of our Facebook pages on when she's officially ready for visitors.

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