Consent papers have been signed, should be coming to get Bill any time. Dr. Agnew, the surgeon, said the odds of him surviving everything Thursday was only 20%. We know that Bill is a fighter and that God is in control of everything.

He told me they are definitely removing the left pump and then trying to wean off the right pump. If it can't be removed, they will re-position it and then close his chest. If he needs the RVAD, it will be placed after he has recovered from this surgery. Unlike the LVAD, this one is not internal and permanent. This would mean a very long hospital stay. However, we will keep positive thoughts that things will go well and this will not be needed.

As we know more throughout the surgery, I will keep you updated. Now's the time for the prayer chains to start!