Discussions: Tips and Tricks

PLEASE EMAIL US DIRECTLY FOR INSTRUCTIONS at Hankpattyrichmond@sbcglobal.net. We have received and filled hundreds of requests for the LVAD vest instructions. We hope that you were able to make your vest and are enjoying its benefits. My name is Hank Richmond. I received my LVAD on Friday the 13th...

I must strongly disagree with those who say that sleeping with batteries is “stupid and dangerous” It is no such thing. I have had an LVAD for almost 2 years and I often nap with batteries if I am expecting someone and need to get up quickly. For a year and a half I slept with batteries every night...

I am looking to buy my husband a gift. I want any in put on a fit bit that would be good for a Heartware LVAD patient. TIA

Our local LVAD hospital is, like all others, running short of gloves and other supplies. If you are a Heartmate 3 user I know you have extra gloves and hand sanitizers in your kits. If you do have extras why don't you save them and take them with you on your next visit or get them to the ER. It's...

I just can’t afford $80 to $120 for shirts to carry batteries and George(yes, I named my system controller). I bought package of iron-on Velcro, which cost $6. I took T-shirt’s and cut 3 inch hole. This is plenty wide enough to push controller or even battery through. I then bought fly fishing vest...

I've had my device for 3 years and the past couple of months, the skin under the bandage and the foley anchor has started to itch, but I don't know from what. I don't know if it's the Tegraderm, the cloraprep which my doctor said to switch to alcohol to clean the area, or the skin prep solution. I...

I found a long narrow back pack that is perfect for carrying my extra batteries and extra controller. It's a perfect size and is very comfortable. Now when I walk around with the extra gear, I hardly notice I am carrying it, and it helps me to stay more balanced and stand up straighter. I found this...