Life with a LVAD
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2011
- 30 year old man describes life with a Heartmate II LVAD. This video is shot 6 months after he was implanted with his LVAD. Check out his first video 10 days after surgery at • Patient 10 days after ... . You can email him at hendrixrichard@hotmail.com
LOL Definitely not dead. He got his heart transplant a year ago. He has a 6 month old, he's working full time and plays golf once a week. Hopefully, he will find some time to put a new video up soon.
That positive face. Salute sir. I had an angioplasty recently and I was shattered. Thank you for pouring the confidence.
Thanks for the update ... you are talking with optimism in your voice tone too. Thanks for taking the time for an update.
I can't express how much you have calmed my crazy nerves. My father is currently being consulted by a team of doctors at Henry Form Hospital in downtown Detroit and his heart is only putting out 10%, just like you he could barely walk to a bathroom. He is 76 years old and I made the mistake of watching the video of how the LVAD heart surgery is performed and it scared me because he is so weak I was fearful he was not strong enough to withstand such an invasive surgery. THANK YOU for both videos. They were both extremely informative and have put a bit my mind at ease. I hope it is as successful for my father as it has been for you.
Hey man,
Hope you are still doing well! Glad to see in this video you are feeling good and are optimistic about your future!
Im really glad i selected this video. This guy makes it look easy. My decline is moving faster now. Im faced with a big decision. If i canbe like that - im all in.
Good job on the video
Thank you for the information on being evaluated for one
You are a cool ass dude....I wish you all the best....keep going man...you are a great ambassador for LVAD surgery.
What an awesome guy! God bless you as well
Hi Richard,
Thanks for making this video! My husband is still recovering from his LVAD surgery in Dec & is just starting to feel 'more normal' again & this video was an inspiration!
We have found that for my husabnd a fly fishing vest has worked better for him than the thoratec vest because it gives him more support and doesn't cut into his shoulder muscles so much.
Thanks again... Gina & Dean
I have my LVAD for 8 years start in September 2014 to now 2022 year's and very happy the Doctors are great medical help is great and life much comfortable then before
I've been looking for same surgery in UA-cam to see how the operation is going
Thanks for this video. I'm going to have the LVAD procedure done in the near future. God Bless and I hope you keep feeling well.
Best of luck and best of health.
This is 4 years later. Did you get your lvad. My EF is 13%. They asked me if i wanted this. It appears to be a lot of luggage.
i really am in love with positiveness , seriously I salute him :D
kudos to you man
My sister in ccu now she had lvad surgery yesterday ...we pray she will be fine soon we can't see her yet.its very big surgery
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR LIFE WITH THE LVAD I JUST HAD MINE DONE A MONTH AGO I HAD TO HAVE DOUBLE HEART SURGERY BECAUSE IT SHIFTED WHICH WAS DONE FOUR DAYS APART THE ONLY THING WITH MINE IS MY CONTROLLER IS SMALLER STILL GETTING USE TO CARING THE BATTERIES LOL BUT THANKS FOR SHARING THAT THE BAG UP BAG CAN ALSO BE A CARRY BAG I WOULD HAVE MADE A VIDEO BUT MY VOICE IS STILL OUT FROM HAVING THAT TUBE DOWN MY THROAT MAYBE LATER
very encouraging for someone with end stage heart failure.
I have end stage heart failure and they are not encouraging to me. No thanks would rather Die than have that. There is allot of people that feel the same way, it's just not shown on videos. Human Vacuum cleaners.
Nobody would rather die! HE is a VERY BRAVE MAN for this decision. LVAD is not right for people who CANNOT HAVE A HEART TRANSPLANT.
Well if you like a little more time on earth with quality, LVAD is the only option besides heart transplant for people with End stage heart failure fully awake alert conscious and need a little more time in their life to settle and iron out some things first before passing away and they could not do that because of severe shortness of breath. LVAD in itself is a palliative treatment too. It requires going under the knife, the procedure also has it's own risk. Then waking up and post care has it's regimen too. But if you are at peace with the creator and ready to just pass away quietly, then you actually are going to give your insurance or your government a favor by them not spending anymore money in your behalf and opt for hospice care which can make your passing more quickly and peaceful. The choice is up to a person with end stage heart disease. Everyone is entitled to make their choice.
Jolly roger I'm actually responding to Jon Jones that people are entitled to make their choice with regards to LVAD. The LVAD is a bridge while waiting for a heart donor, it gives people some quality of life instead of being so short of breath. Some people die with LVAD and some are fortunate to get rid of the LVAD and have heart transplant. Anyway What ever is their choice as one of the nurses we end up taking care of all of them.
Wow, I'm sorry that you had to go through that, but technology is wonderful to give so many options to live life normally. Thank you for sharing your story!
you dont live youre life normally on an LVAD sorry. Not even close.
I Had a LVadon christmas day awhile back but i got a heart transplant on thanksgiving and ive been doin fine and im off steriods now and im doing great!Ppl see me and they dont believe me when i tell them, god is amazing
The batteries now are much smaller
I have a lvad. I was in the hospital for 3 months. my heart failed during surgery so having a lvad was a surprise.. ... how can you walk that far..... I walk for 15mins and I'm exhausted
great video my dad is having LVAD surgery thursday im kinda nervous but hopefull that things will go good and he will be able to enjoy his life and travel and spend more time with me. Is there any other advice you would want to give ? also how long is the LVAD last usually is it a permanent thing?
this makes me see that I am a jackass for complaining about my problems. you made me realize that my priorities are definitely out of order.
hey i can confirm this guy is not dead as i av emailed n recieved emails off him other the last few days the guys a trooper and is doing great
God bless. I live in constant fear of having one implanted this condition is debilitating.
How are you doing now days? I am going to pray for you.
Are you still doing OK? Did you get a transplant?
Why have you not done a lot of videos??.Are you doing ok??
If you can't swim, how do you shower?
I have a LVAD, did your driveline sight get sore often?
hi, you look good! I want to know how to adjust the flowrate of the LVAD? When you are in slight exercises, does the LVAD provide the same flow as you are in sleeping? if so, do you have any uncomfortable feelings because the device may not provide sufficient flow? What's more, do you have any other uncomfortable feelings in the daily life?
I'm a CICU RN and the hospital I work at it going start doing these I'm going to refer patients families to your channel
are you on the transplant list? I m 33 yo and am on the transplant list but my heart failure is getting worse and they are talking about the LVAD as a bridge to transplant.
How's your transplant working out... I'm hoping its just another step in the right direction....
I'm on the list for transplant and they are trying to do everything they can to hold off the lvad surgery... So far so good but I'm at 20% so I can't do much
Whats going on how are you know ? Can you tell us what you did
I'm not liking all the reviews on the LVAD, I'm interested in the pros and cons of the device. Is this a temporary fix for a permanent problem.
My brother is in surgery right now for an LVAD. It seems like he started having heart problems after he quit smoking. He's only 33. Thin, in shape...other than the enlarged heart all of the sudden. Did you smoke? Work in a chemical plant?
I have an L vad videos are very inspirational
How do you feel after the LVAD? Are you able to have sex? Can you take a shower?
i have an LVAD im 21. i found out i had heart failure wen i was 18. ill have the LVAD for 2 years in august.. and to shower they have a waterproof bag that u put ur controller into and u gotta be creative to hang it up. but yea =D
LVAD shirt highly recommended
RIP
@lilmsdrummer yes how
he aint dead send the guy an email see if he replys think about it if u recieve 1 back who can it be.
he died? 2x
you cannot shower with a Hm2
WATCHTOWER777..Maybe you can stop being so judgemental. If you wouldn't get it that's your choice. These people chose it because the alternative was most likely death. They wanted to live.
Jolly roger Why don't you take your negative miserable azz elsewhere? Its a personal decision and if a person decides to get one why is that your business? However long it extends a persons life it is still their choice...If you find yourself facing this choice do what you feel is best for you, and allow others to do what's best for them.
Miserable because my husband died at 54. So your right.
Jolly roger Listen sorry for your loss but I still don't understand why you are putting down other peoples choices...Do they not have the right to make that choice for themselves? I'm sure that they explain the procedure and device as well as give the possible risks...including risk of failure. Some people who have the device and made videos on UA-cam seem to be doing well with it..Some eventually got a heart transplant and this kept them going until then. Others say that the device actually strengthened their own heart and eventually they were able to have it removed. I have also heard of someone's device malfunctioning ( not sure what went wrong exactly with it) and person did pass after years of congestive heart failure. Anything is possible I suppose.
I would NEVER put down someones choice for this. It is very good if getting a HEART TRANSPLANT even if you may suffer the side effects of it. I have had EXPERIENCE with this, seeing my loved one DECLINE it because he could NOT have the transplant because he also had thyroid cancer and you must be free of cancer for 5 years. I don't agree with the 'free of cancer' bit and he was a handsome young 54 year old man who CHOSE to come home therefore declining it because as I said above before you all jumped down my throat, he could NOT get a transplant. Understand? I did not like the fact the only OTHER alternative was to come home and die. The LVAD is good as a BRIDGE TO A TRANSPLANT. That's it.
Wow, I guess that would be the least of one's worries if their heart is failing. I truly hope that he gets a donor heart soon. That seems terrible though because someone has to die for that to happen. I can't wait for the day that organ replacements are available through technology and anyone won't have to wait and die waiting for a match. It will be like going to a store and picking out your kidney, liver heart, lungs, etc.
u can actually. i have one. read my comment above =]
You can't. You'll see. ONLY if heart transplant is available.