Biopsy results and etc...

Well, yesterday Russ had a right heart cath and a biopsy done. The right heart cath came back still on the high side but lower than the last one. So that was good. Today we got the results back from the biopsy and again it was "0" rejection and he got to lower the dose of prednisone, so that is even better news. Friday, tomorrow, he goes to get a physical done through the doctors at his work. On Monday he starts back to work. Oh, only fours day away....He can't wait. He goes in for a heart clinic appt on June 15th so stay tuned for more news then. Thanks AuraLee

Getting Closer

We are getting closer and Russ is getting more anxious to go to work. It has been a long time coming for him. It makes me nervous and happy all at the same time. I am happy because I know he is feeling so much better. I am nervous because I am thinking "is it to quick to be going back". I see him being able to do more and more with each new day. It has been only four and half months post transplant but it seems like a lifetime time. Every time I sit back and think about it all, it all still seems so surreal. A new heart, someones elses heart pumping away inside him. WOW!!! Each and everyone of you have been with us along this road and continue to ride along. Thank you so much for all the words of encouragement, words of advice, the prayers. Our road is not done yet. So I hope that you all will continue to ride along with us.

Best news of all.....

Well, after 10 months of not feeling good, having a relapse of congestive heart failure, diagnosed with needing a heart transplant, having the LVAD implanted, two open heart surgeries and 5 months of recovery, we have the best news. Russ is going back to work. He got the news today that his white blood cell count was about 6.0 and they have released him to go back to work on June 1....YAHOO!!!! I have to say I never thought this day would come. It has been so long and such a crazy road we have been on. I am not sure what normal is anymore. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we now move forward on our road with a new heart. Thank you to everyone who has been with us through everything, you all are awesome.