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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.