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Living with an LVAD
Traveling to the Grand Canyon.
Last activity 2 days
Actually I am a caregiver. My husband is the VAD recipient. We are on a 2 week trip at the Grand Canyon then on to Denver to visit our son and daughter in law. Having a great time. The altitude has reduced his breathing comfort. We are staying on paved pathways and do not plan to hike! At 78 Ned is...
Living Alone with LVAD
Last activity 2 days 1 hour
I am 43 yr old.....I have had care taker (family member) stay with me since implant 10 months ago.....my strength, confidence in device, and new dressing procedure of twice a week versus daily have let me make decision to live alone while I wait for transplant. I will have dressing done by family...





Clothing Options
Heart ware lvad shirts
Last activity 2 days 1 hour
My husband recently passed away. I have 4 lvad vest shirts (3 black, 2white, size medium). They work really well and are comfortable with a Heartware lvad. I would like to donate them since I know they are costly to buy.








VAD PAD is finally here!!
Last activity 4 days 2 hours
Well Folks....it's finally here! THE VAD PAD!!! Check out our website at www.vad-pad.com.


