Surgery & Recovery Updates
APR 6: Traveled to UChicago for testing to determine qualification for heart transplant. Heart's ability to pump < 20% (normal 50% to 70%).
APR 15: Loss of pulse after heart catheterization.
APR 17: Added to the transplant list.
APR 23: Donor heart identified; transplant scheduled for Apr 24th @ 5:30 PM CST.
APR 24
4:45 PM CST: Transported to Pre-op (surgery expected to take 6-10 hours).
6:58 PM CST: Surgery has officially begun - First incision made. Doctor will update every 2 hrs.


