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Meet Gus

Hey y'all I was thinking I would introduce you all to Gus my LVAD (left ventricular assist device) so I decided to make a video. So here it is...



I have been feeling great since I have been out of the hospital this time. If I'm not bleeding I feel amazing like I can walk a mile and a half pretty easily because Gus is working good, but if I am bleeding somewhere I can definitely feel it. Ever since I have had Gus I've been bleeding so I haven't felt that great, but now I can feel Gus working for me for example, I can run up the stairs now:)  So keep your fingers crossed for no more bleeding please:) 

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and thoughts I can truly feel them each and every day and I am very thankful for each one of them. 

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  1. vaskwigDecember 9, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Loved the video, but I want to see some dancing action on your next post. Love you to the moon and back!!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 10, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Skwiggy, you make me laugh, you make me smile and you make me grateful to be your coach :). Praying everyday sweet girl!!

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  3. UnknownDecember 12, 2014 at 5:59 AM

    Hey Skwig! I had a couple family members donate to Zion's bank. Then a few days later I saw there was a gofundme account. Which way is better for people to donate? Thanks!

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