LVAD... Left Ventricular Assist Device

THIS BLOG POWERED BY THE THORATEC HEARTMATE II LVAD:















PARTIAL HEART PUMP = LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE = LVAD = THE HEARTMATE II



THE LVAD ALLOWED ME to go HOME and conquer my normal and newest tasks once again.



Thank you Columbia-Presbyterian... Dr Naka and his Surgery Team, LVAD Nation, Dr Bijou & Dr Bonoan, Dr Mascitelli and Dr Shulman-Marcus!!!



AND TO THE SCORES OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, PROFESSIONALS AND PEOPLE THAT PUSHED ME ALONG THE WAY... FORWARD.



Thank You God For I Am Blessed!







If I Was An LVAD-NASCAR Race CAR

If I Was An LVAD-NASCAR Race CAR
I would look like this :-)

FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY LVAD DAILY NEWS AND INFO FEED

04 February 2012

LVADone BECOMES "LVAD PRESLEY" FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY LVAD LP HEARTMATE HOTEL/Thanks to Thoratec


I HAD AN EXTRAORDINARY TIME IN LAS VEGAS AS I ALONG WITH THE BIONIC BRIDE AND DENNIS HALL WERE SURPRISE GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE ANNUAL THORATEC meeting. There were approximately 200 Thoratec employees on hand.

The lights were dim, the stage was dark as the three of us walked up to the stage. A video of the three of us were playing on screens behind us. Some of the 200 employees recognized our silhouettes in dark as we walked in. I was obvious with my hat :-) Ally Smith Babineaux AKA The Bionic Bride was recognized with her long hair and dress. We even heard from the audience... "thats The Bionic Bride... That's "From The Bottom Of My LVAD". THEN THE LIGHTS came on.

After the standing ovation and cheers we sat down and began to notice a large number of Thoratec employees crying!  I was amazed from the outpouring of LOVE that came from Thoratec... and we hadn't even begun to speak! 

During each of our  on  stage testimonials the audience reacted with applause, laughter and sniffles throughout.  The three of us were stars in the eyes of Thoratec. We all felt that Thoratec holds each LVAD recipient/patient as stars in their own right, but we were blessed to be there to experience first hand  and share it.

Throughout my days in Las Vegas, i was confronted by the Thoratec employees and was told which posts or pictures they loved from my blog.  It was amazing as it seemed they knew my blog better than me :-) It was humbling to know that my Blog work was appreciated and followed

Loads of photos were taken so more posts will follow in the coming days...

(And I always remember the words at Club Presby... by the most peaceful, philosophical and inspiring angels there... Pearl...

 I said to Peral  "goodbye, see you soon!" Pearl quickly quipped back in her confident and shining demeanor "I want to see you, but not for a very long time. If I see you soon, it means you will be back with problems. I want to see you but take your time and live.... enjoy... I will be here"

I often think of her words and kindness that she spreads.  She has a beautiful gift that she lovingly embraces and shares with those who need it.  )

AND THE GOOD  SAGA CONTINUES...

7 comments:

  1. As a longtime shareholder in Thoratec, the newspaper reports and videos of lives restored are as important as the hoped for financial rewards.

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    1. WOW thank you for investing in a company that has a positive synergy running through every aspect of their corporate structure. Over the past 2 years and 3 months i have met close to 400 THORATEC employees and havent found a single employee that lacks passion and LOVE for their job. The Chemistry at Thoratec is that of a family. In fact I look at them as my Donor Family. they have our (LVADers) back and thank you for believing in Thoratec and investing them; that saved me and all the other LVAD recipients/patients!

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  2. Michael, my Dear, Sweet, Strait hip shooter cousin, You really do well at sparking enlightenment as you so cleverly and artistically & genuinely share your experiences with your entire LVAD community creating an even stronger bond with one another. I couldn't be Prouder of You, LVAD Presley, aka/The King! Rock On!!!! Love you xoxo Lez((( : )ile

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    1. Thanks cuz... God willing we may be driving by u in a few months... Will keep u posted

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  3. Your calmness strength and smile are all infectious. Was nice to meet you. "you are taller that you look in your blog"

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  4. sounds like you had a good time. Glad you made the effort.

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  5. I absolutely love the LVAD Presley......it makes me smile.... Especially the EXTENDED TOUR.....Make it the best extended tour ever.....YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY CLAP CLAP CLAP

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