There are quite a few VAD People in Southern New Jersey...We personally know...One in Cape May County, Three in Atlantic County and two in Gloucester County!
My husband just marked his 3 year LVAD anniversary on May 1st. It can feel isolating at times because it's a very unique situation that most people don't understand. In fact, he just had a knee replacement which was a very scary decision and appears to have done well. But, I can say, he doesn't give up. He loves gardening and still does all he can. We figure that's why he does so well.
my father also makes big gardens and spends a lot of his free time picking up trash in parks and highways and just anywhere. He really finds a lot of purpose in anything nature related
My wife got and LVAD Oct 2022, and she is really leaning towards keeping it till she dies. We have been told that life expectancy is long with it vs a heart transplant! Is this what was told to you other LVAD recipients? There are pros and cons, I know that, but living with the LVAD and quality of life seems worse due to battery packs, battery bag, driveline etc!!.
Creating a personal link between LVADers,and their caregivers, with others in the same situation in there own area. A place to post your information so others can connect with you.
Live in PA
Thu, 03/23/2023 - 8:05AMI live in SE PA...about 60 miles west of Philly.
In reply to Live in PA by Lee S.
Adrienne H.Oh that’s beautiful! He…
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 8:41AMOh that’s beautiful! He travels out to frenchville often because we have family out there
Frenchville
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 1:22PMQuite a distance from me
LVAD'S in New Jersey
Mon, 04/24/2023 - 11:41PMThere are quite a few VAD People in Southern New Jersey...We personally know...One in Cape May County, Three in Atlantic County and two in Gloucester County!
Live in Pittsburgh
Tue, 05/02/2023 - 6:49AMMy husband just marked his 3 year LVAD anniversary on May 1st. It can feel isolating at times because it's a very unique situation that most people don't understand. In fact, he just had a knee replacement which was a very scary decision and appears to have done well. But, I can say, he doesn't give up. He loves gardening and still does all he can. We figure that's why he does so well.
In reply to Live in Pittsburgh by John P.
Adrienne H.Wow yes! That’s beautiful I…
Tue, 05/02/2023 - 7:16AMWow yes! That’s beautiful I’m glad he’s doing well!
my father also makes big gardens and spends a lot of his free time picking up trash in parks and highways and just anywhere. He really finds a lot of purpose in anything nature related
LVAD Life Expectancy
Wed, 05/10/2023 - 10:28AMMy wife got and LVAD Oct 2022, and she is really leaning towards keeping it till she dies. We have been told that life expectancy is long with it vs a heart transplant! Is this what was told to you other LVAD recipients? There are pros and cons, I know that, but living with the LVAD and quality of life seems worse due to battery packs, battery bag, driveline etc!!.