Sunday, September 7

After about 30 new tubes of blood, meeting with the entire heart transplant team, a number of forms, insurance approval, and 2 more forms, I am on the list at Duke. I had a lot of help from the transplant coordinator here and the insurance folks in Virginia. The place we're in is pretty small, but good enough for 2 people. Don't know exactly when the call will come, but we're ready any time. the operation itself takes about 6 hours and the hospital stay is 7-10 days. Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers. I think this will work out. John