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MATHEW M.
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Travel Alone

Last activity 11 months 1 week
Every time I have travelled out of state or country, I have travelled with someone. Has anyone travelled out of state, or out of country, alone? ~Matt
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Anonymous
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VAD care in Ft. Myers/Naples, FL area

Last activity 2 years 6 months
Hello, My husband and I are considering spending a month or so in the Ft. Myers/Naples, FL area. I'd be more comfortable if I knew of a hospital/cardiology group located in the area that I could contact in case there would be any type of emergency that could come up with my husband's Medtronic LVAD...
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Ginger H.
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LVAD and security screenings

Last activity 2 years 7 months
I am planning on attending a college football game in a few weeks. Is it safe for me to allow security to use the wand in order to pass through the entrance gate? Is it safe for me to walk through the security detection portals? Certainly appreciate hearing from anyone familiar with this situation.
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Ginger H.
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Charging while traveling

Last activity 3 years 5 months
Wondering about sleeping with batteries if an electrical outlet is not available or reachable to connect the charging station when traveling? I am practically wondering how the control unit would be charged overnight if it is not plugged in?
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Dick T.
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Flying with LVAD

Last activity 3 years 5 months
Planning on flying from Milwaukee to Orlando in February. Any tips or suggestions on how to manage the LVAD equipment?
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Tonya E.
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Flying

Last activity 2 years 9 months
Hi I was wondering has there been anyone who has traveled/flown since they have had thier l.v.a.d? And if so how did you do it with your equipment ( wall power,battery backups, dressing kits,etc )did you put that in your carry on or stow it underneath. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Mike M.
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Sporting Events

Last activity 5 years 5 months
How do you handle sporting events with a metal detector? I wouldn’t expect the attendants to know anything about LVADs or to be amenable to a letter about LVADs. Thoughts or experiences? Many thanks.
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Erin C.
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Travel

Last activity 5 years 5 months
My husband was fitted with a BIVAD (2 Heartmate III) on 10/28/19 and we have had a cruise to the southern Caribbean planned for July of next year since September. We are trying to decide if we should cancel this trip or not. Has anyone cruised to the Caribbean with a VAD if so please share how you...
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Victoria T.
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Travel to INDIA

Last activity 6 years 5 months
Hi my husband had an LVAD fitted in July 2018. We travel to India (Goa), every year. However we are having trouble locating a hospital and insurance can anyone help?. After a horrendous year it would be great to get away 😊
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