On October31, 2016, I had a massive heart attack, a widow maker.
I went into cardiac arrest 5 times that day and had about a 20% chance of making it through the night. This resulted in me having congestive heart failure.
In February of 2018, I had an LVAD (left ventricular assist device) placed. It’s basically a heart pump and that’s what is keeping me alive. In February of 2019, my LVAD got a clot. They took me to surgery to do a pump exchange. The surgery did not go well. I was in surgery almost 20 hours in 2 days. After the first day of surgery they put me on life support and told my family they didn’t expect me to make it through the night. Some time during those 2 days I had a stroke. I was told I wouldn’t make it through another surgery if my pump clotted again.
Updates (2)
May 25, 2022
I want to thank everyone that's donated, shared my story and for all the prayers.
I'm in the hospital right now. I'm having power issues with my heart pump. If I haven't received a heart by June 1 they will replace my pump. I need all the prayers I can get. Thank you
February 12, 2021
❤❤ update❤❤
I'm officially on the transplant list. Please continue to pray. I appreciate the donations I have received. I'm beyond grateful. My fundraiser is still active. I'd be very appreciative if you share my story. Thank you
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May 24, 2022
Praying for you Lisa.
Shelly Perkins
May 24, 2022
Lisa, Praying for a miracle! God is with you! Much love and many prayers for you!
Mary Lednum
December 2, 2021
Small donation for a wonderful person. Hope this helps some
Linda Bowen
