October 26, 2015

Dave was admitted to Tampa General on Thursday 10/21/15. His blood sodium got too low and they did a right heart catheterization. His heart failure has worsened and the IV medicine is no longer working enough. They have added a 2nd medicine to his IV for short term treatment. His doctors will be presenting his case to the medical review board so they can implant a LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device). The device will pump the blood for his heart, so his heart does not have to work so hard. The LVAD will be implanted as a bridge until a transplant becomes available. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you to everyone - Sheryl

July 30, 2015

Dave is doing good at home with his IV Drip. He had a couple scares with the equipment, but overcame them. He is so strong. I can't imagine how difficult life would be being hooked up to a IV constantly. Not only does he have to change the medicine bag every day and make sure there are no lapses, but he also has to live with all the restrictions of having the IV in. No swimming, no driving, etc. We are hopeful he will be put on the list soon. He is still going through the clearance procedures which should be resolved in the next couple months. Thank you again to everyone who has donated. It is so appreciated and we can't thank you enough!!

May 22, 2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!

Today is Dave's Birthday...he is 47!!

May 20, 2015

Hello All. Dave is getting bored having to stay home with limited things he can do. So if anyone wants to send him an email and chat, you can send it to davedejr8@aol.com. He would love to hear from you.

May 14, 2015

Dave wants to thank each and every person that has made a contribution. He could not have fulfilled the financial requirement of being on the transplant list without all of you. He is ever so grateful and one step closer to getting a new heart. The IV bag he needs to have is cumbersome and annoys him. He looks forward to being free of medical therapy and being able to enjoy life again.

May 7, 2015

After more than 2 weeks, Dave was finally released from the hospital. He was able to go home with a port in his arm that an IV line is hooked up to. The medicine is stored in a fanny pack type bag that he wears around his waist. He was taught how to change the medicine and care for the port. He will have a nurse come to the house a few times a week and he will visit his doctor at least once a week to make sure the medicine is still effective. He will need to continue this until a transplant becomes available.

Thank you so much to everyone for your donations and your prayers. It's comforting to know he has so many people behind him. I can not thank you all enough!

A special thank you to my mom and my aunt who both do so much for Dave. Love you both.

May 6, 2015

5/6/15 - Dave might be coming home today. He will continue on the 24/7 IV medication and will have to make weekly trips to see his doctor. Tomorrow, Dave's doctor will be presenting his case to the medical board who will decide whether or not Dave will be placed on the active National Transplant List. His doctor does not anticipate any resistance, but please say prayers that he is accepted.