Life at 9200 rpm's: Day 25 as a 1-A

     Today is Day 25 of 30 on the 1-A transplant waiting list at the University of Minnesota Hospital.

    The 1-A status ends Saturday and with it the high alert status.  Since, I'm told, most patients receive transplants while listed as 1-B, alert status is somewhat more relaxed.  

    I have a friend awaiting a heart transplant at Abbott Northwestern in Minneapolis.  He just left his 30 days as a 1-A, and never got any calls.  It happens.

    If a donor heart becomes available for me, my LVAD has made it possible for the last two years, four months and 12 days.  I'm waiting and remain hopeful.