Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I sure haven't been updating this blog all too often. I'd like to thank my cousin Tommy for generously running a fundraiser towards medical expenses after a recent hospital stay at the UW. Jenn and I are really enjoying spending time with our friends and family over here on the west side of Washington State. I'm still waiting for a donor heart to become available and it's getting very tough to remain patient over the years. But I love talking with people about my story and how the VAD has helped me. I'm trying to endorse organ donation by volunteering and doing the occasional interview. Honestly, I've been exhausted lately. I can't stand having the VAD anymore. Any day now...
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Hi, Eric. I hope the long pause between entries means things are going too well for you to talk about. It's the problems that generate posts. I received an LVAD two months ago, and am still recovering from the surgery. I'm looking forward to getting my strength back. I'm too old for a transplant, so will have the LVAD for the rest of my life. I've started a blog about my experience at www.lvadlife.com.
ReplyDeleteHello Mike, I had a very hard time getting a deep breath for the first several months after the VAD surgery. I hope you're doing well. Remember: the more batteries you have, the better your lifestyle!
ReplyDeleteI had my TL a little more than a year ago when my third child was born via c-section. I was not told ANYTHING about the possible side effects of having this procedure. Since then I have experienced heavy bleeding lasting sometimes 3 weeks out of the month, weight gain, severe mood swings. Severe cramping, changes to my libido, severe depression accompanied by suicidal thoughts, headaches, migraines, many new symptoms & older issues are now exacerbated. The father of two of my children doesn't want me anymore. I've become too much of a pain in the ass I guess. We don't talk. We don't sleep in the same bed. I think he might really think I am crazy... & maybe I am. I feel crazy a lot of the time.
ReplyDeleteI'm unpredictable. I feel so angry about the whole thing & now what was once a mild fear of doctors has exploded into full on white coat syndrome that causes me to have a panic attack/hypertensive emergency (severe increase in blood pressure) whenever I have to deal with them. I'm not sure what to do... I fear the next time I have to see a doctor I'll have a stroke or a heart attack from the stress & anxiety of it... what do I do? I take my time and keep searching on internet looking for natural healing that how I came across Dr Itua herbal center website and I was so excited when Dr Itua told me to calm down that he will help me with his natural remedy I put my hope on him so I purchase his herbal medicines which was shipped to my address I used it as prescribed guess what? I'm totally healed my cramp pain is gone completely I also used his Anti Bacteria herbal medicines it's works for me very well I want anyone with health problem to contact Dr Itua herbal center for any kind diseases remedies such as Parkinson, Herpes, ALS, MS, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Hiv/Aids,Cancers, Men & Women Infertility, I got his email address drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com he has any kind of herbal remedies for women & men also for our babes. I really miss my Hunni...he's a fantastic father & a good man. He doesn't deserve this. I feel like an empty shell of who I used to be.