LVAD Success!!!

I would like to share my 10 year old son's journey with everyone. On Oct 29 2012 my son was diagnosed with left ventricular non-compaction dialated cardiomyopathy. Once it was discovered his heart was not strong enough to survive on it's own and his other organs were in danger of failing, we decided on LVAD implantation. He recieved his HeartMate II on 01/07/2013 following a 9 hour surgery. Four days after surgery, he was able to walk 2 laps around ICU, and was moved to the patient floor 6 days later. He said he felt so much better once the device was implanted becuase he had more energy than before. 17 days after he recieved the HeartMate II, he recieved a heart transplant on 01/24/13 and was discharged from the hospital on 02/06/13. If it was not for the LVAD my son might not be here today. He would like any kids facing LVAD implantation to know it's not as bad as you think and if possible he would like to communicate with them to tell them his story. Thank you.