Nervous Wreck

So sorry you are both going through this.  We are praying that he starts improving this minute.  My hubby had an LVAD for almost four years and, while he never had any complications with it, he did go through some extremely dire, near-death experiences prior to that and I do understand what you're going through.  Please keep us posted.  God bless you both.

Hello Chris, by now I’m sure that your husband is not having ICU delirium And recovering quickly after his LVAD placement. My husband, who is 74, had his implanted almost  2 years ago and he is doing very well. He also had ICU delirium for a few hours after the surgery and I was able to be with him at that time but I almost wish I wouldn’t have because I’ve never seen such fear in his eyes. He thought blood was coming down from the ceiling. That was the worst time in the entire 2 years since he has had the LVAD. I felt so overwhelmed at first with dressing changes and medications etc. just like you will but once you get used to it, it is second nature. Please let me know how your husband is doing and don’t forget to take care of yourself too.

Any discomfort having it in? At night when you try to sleep does it bother you?

My mother, who had her vad (Larry the LVAD) placed 12/2/19 had delerium post surgery.... She was seeing dead people, demons and her personality and voice kept sounding like that of a scared child, she just kept saying "okay"... Repeatedly. Some people get that kind of delerium, others get really aggressive, as was the case with a guy (per his family) that had him implant days after my mom.  He told his wife to leave that he wanted a divorce and called his daughter a hoe..... He didn't mean any of it. Just be there for him as best you can. 

  Unfortunately My husband is still in the hospital ICU and has had several more procedures done since 1/8/2021. I pray and pray but He's worst and I feel like I'm losing my mind. I know the LVAD has been a success for a lot of people on here. But I wish now I had just brought my husband home and let nature take it's course. Since 1/8/2021 when he had the LVAD put in his Kidneys have failed, Lung collapse, Had to put something on the right side of the heart because it became weak, He is on a ventilator, He's on Dialysis and he has pneumonia, Oh! and he has cancer and the chemo is what messed his heart up. And to top it off I can't go see him because of the COVID rules. Yes they let me see him on the video Ipad but it's not the same. I need to be there to hold his hand. We have a son and I feel like Im losing it. It's not good not having anyone to talk too.  What do I do?

I know what you mean about not having the surgery done 

 My husband has enjoyed some of his time.  But it so hard to know what to do. You can't second guess your self. I wish you could be with him.

My husband has had his Heartmate  3 for 2 1/2 years.  In the beginning he could hear the pump humming occasionally but now it’s all the time.  Has anyone else had this happen.  He’s worried the pump is wearing out