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, November 7, 2010

Surgery Tomorrow

Saw the surgeon this morning. He is running a CT scan today and then operating tomorrow. Hopefully he will be able to just use a "twilight" anesthesia but if there are any complications, they will have to put me fully out and insert a breathing tube.

I don't think we were prepared for this, but we are hanging in there. The hospital is a rough place to be, especially at night. There is no such thing as peaceful rest in here. LOL! But we have great staff here and have enjoyed seeing everyone again.

So, we will probably be here a few more days. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.
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