Chf=Congestive Heart Failure
LVAD=Left Ventricular Assist Device (its a heart pump)

Jack Newman I had an lvad for about two years. Only thing you can't do is go swimming or take a bath. Eventually you can shower but you need a shower bag to put batteries in and controller. Normally don't get that till you've had your lvad about 5-6 months.they make different kinds of clothes like shirts and tee shirts to put batteries and controller in so you don't have to wear a holster. Need to go to the web there's different people that custom design and make them for your specific needs.

Had my LVAD almost 5 years. After the initial shock of having to live with this thing, I realized it was a life saver. Now I am fully active and living an almost normal life. On transplant list, but at 70 not sure if I want to go through it. The LVAD is good enough for me. God Bless

I was waiting for a heart in the hospital I started begging to go home, so I had an lvad put in, but I wasn't even home a week when I got the call. I can't give you answers only hope, and pray hard for good love. For love is every thing. It has been 23 years I received a heart he was 22. God bless him so much. I A positive which I never knew.. But now I know. Life has treated me well with good Doctors. God bless you Sir so much. and good luck to you.

Yes I have an LVAD 2 1/2 yrs. Thank God I’m alive for my family. Had CHD for many years…