long 5 days

Its been a long 5 days in the hospital, All my numbers turned out good, The doctors are real happy. On Monday I should be able to go back to the hotel. Like Deb said I'm back on the transplant list. Since I've been here I know of 4 transplants, they all turned out good. Its amazing how far they have come with the success rate. in the 80s it wasn't very good, so far this hospital is at 100% success rate. Who's to say where things will be 10 or 20 years from now. This LVAD they put in me is wonderful, I'm able to live almost normal, Ive had plenty of time to think and reflect, getting a second chance at life in its self is a gift. I will be a different person. There will be changes in my life. Things I took for granted will no longer be considered guaranteed. I look forward to being a better husband, father and friend. Things that appeared to be important in my past life will no longer mean so much. Although I still want to golf allot, but I will more likely go with my wife and kids more often. Its been real hard being away from all my girls. I didn't spend the time with them like I should have in my past life. I can't wait to get home and use my second chance at life to be the best I can. To all my friends, live today like its your last, climb that mountain, jump out of that plane, love deeper, and talk sweeter you might not get as lucky as me and get a second chance. Love you all. Gordy

Keep it strong

checking pressures

The doctors put the swan catheter in yesterday to check Gordy's pressures. The pressure levels where great so they took the swan out. Gordy has been put back on the transplant list as a B1. The reason he is not on the top priority A1 list is because patients can only be on the this for 30 days. At this time the doctors prefer not to use up those 30 days. He will remain on the B1 list for now. It's difficult to explain. Anyway, the doctors know what they are doing. Once his blood levels come up to a 2.0 or better he will be able to return to the hotel. Looks like that should be on Monday.

When I talked to Gordy today he sounded really good. He is looking forward to seeing his buddies next weekend. Sounds like there may be a Bull's vs. Piston's game in the works. I'm sure that will be very exciting for Gordy.

Gordy; Within the next week or so Greg, Becky and I will be out to see you. Let's make some plans...

Love ya, Deb

Gordy's myspace

Gordy, I found the link to your myspace. Here it is....

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=284399740

Looks like you need some help with your myspace. Once you get back to the hotel we will have to see what we can do about it.

Love ya, Deb

MySpace.com - My Photo Albums - My Photos

MySpace.com - My Photo Albums - My Photos

Back in hospital to get pressures checked

Hi everyone,
Gordy called tonight; he wanted everyone to know that when he was at the clinic today the doctors were pleased to see that all his levels were good. They decided to admit him in the hospital so they could check his heart and lung pressures. He will be taken off the cumiden. By Friday they will put in the swan catedor to check his pressures. If the pressures continue to be low, by Monday he will be put back on the transplant list, and go back to the hotel.
He certainly sounds good and feels good. He's looking forward to getting through this week. And will be ready to get that call for a new heart.
Mom is coming home tonight on the train, while Gordy is in the hospital. Then she will be back for Gordy's return to the hotel. God bless her for caring for Gordy. It hasn't been easy being away from home for either of them.
Keep sending all the good well wishes and prayers. Gordy appreciates hearing from you all.
As I get more information I will post.
Thanks again for all your kindness.
Deb

moved to new room at the hotel

Just so everyone knows, Gordy has moved to a bigger room at the hotel, it's room 301. The room has a single bedroom along with a larger kitchen and livingroom. Not much space to put your clothes but the bigger room allows for more privacy.
You will notice that I put a slideshow of the Lena Lou benefit pictures on the side panel of the blog.
It been very hard for Gordy to be away from home. So feel free to write a post or comment to help cheer him up.

Deb

Happy New year everyone, I'm feeling pretty good, my check up went good, I have some swelling in my feet and legs, so they adjusted my meds, I need to get back on the list but first they have to put in a right catheter (swan) to measure my heart pressures once they get the swelling under control. I really miss my family,its been a long time.