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Dedicated to the entire SURGICAL & LVAD TEAM and nurses at NYP.
Especially for Margaret, Rosie, Jennifer, Khristine, Donna,
Dr Bijou, Dr Naka & Dr Takayama
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My Rifle: The Creed of a US Marine
by Major General William H. Rupertus USMC, Ret.
(written following the attack on Pearl Harbor)
has been adapted for the respect of a
HEARTMATE ll LVAD and the Recipient.
My HEARTMATE ll: The Creed of an LVAD Recipient
This is my HEARTMATE ll. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My HEARTMATE ll is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My HEARTMATE ll, without me, is useless. Without my HEARTMATE ll , I am useless. I must use my HEARTMATE ll honest & true. I must remain more diligent in diet and form than my enemies that attack my health and heart. I must act before it acts upon me. I will...
My HEARTMATE ll and myself know that what counts in this war is not only the blood that pumps and flows, the progress or setbacks, We know it is also for the general good of future generations that count. We will...
My HEARTMATE ll is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its purpose and its flow. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my HEARTMATE ll clean from bacteria and have the spare equal and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My HEARTMATE ll and myself are the defenders of my well-being. We are the masters of our enemies. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is achieved and there is no enemy, but peace and a healthier life!
and the good saga continues...
