Things have been quiet in LVAD life. Carlos has been behaving, keeping himself out of the hospital. He's doing well with cardiac rehab, getting stronger.
We are back to seeing the Mayo people every two weeks. We go next week for his checkup. We are hoping they will let him go to just once a month since he lives with an anal-retentive nurse that watches him like a hawk. Keep you fingers crossed.
Last week, he had his 3 month anniversary testing. One of the tests consisted of him seeeing how many times he could walk up and down the hall in six minutes. I can't wait to see how much they charge for that!
My previous employer, who I get Cobra through, decided to change insurance companies. We current;y have Aetna, and will be going to United Healthcare. I almost had a heart attack because Mayo wasn't contracted with UHC....until recently - whew. I was having visions of transfaerring care to UMC in Tucson :( For only two months - because that's when Cobra coverage runs out. My children and I will be testing the fates and going without insurance for 6 months so we can then get insured through the state's high risk insurance pool. Carlos will have medicare kicking in the day after the cobra expires so thank god for that.
That's about it for today.
LOL... can i tell you i'm giggling over the how many times can he walk up and down the hall in six minutes? seriously. i was thinking the EXACT same thing!!!! although my question to you "were you playing music like i was during his walk?" chin up... you guys are doing great..
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