Mary & Karl

Karl recently had a heart procedure called LVAD, a surgery which is just one step removed from a heart transplant. and is doing well, better than the docs have expected. He is out of ICU and into the next stage for his type of surgery and breathing on his own. He is still weak, unable to raise a cup to his mouth to drink but able to eat. The two week mandatory training for his 24/7caregivers starts tomorrow and continues for two weeks with a required written test at the conclusion.

Essentially he wears a vest with both a cardiac assist pump and a 7lb battery supporting the pump. Both are external and a tube of some sort connects through his abdomen to the heart essentially the term LVAD – or Left Ventricle Assist Device. We appreciate all of your continued prayers.

Received: March 6, 2024