On Oct. 22, 2011, Stephanie Larson's life changed forever. While out with two friends, she suddenly collapsed. Without warning...without prior symptoms...at age 32...Steph was having a sudden cardiac arrest. Her friends and many angels saved her that night. The doctors discovered that the left side of her heart was weak and could not pump blood any longer, so an LVAD was implanted (Left Ventricular Assist Device). Over the next several months, Steph had many complications with her heart, her blood, and infection. But she fought and overcame every obstacle! On May 7, 2012, she was put on the heart transplant list. After anxiously waiting for "the call" - her prayers came true. On September 16, 2012, she received a new, healthy heart.
Read her complete journey at:
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Two weeks after cardiac arrest; 4 days after 2nd LVAD;
showing her "Strength for Steph" bracelet |
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| Jesse, Stephanie and Shawn (Steph's LVAD coordinator) |
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| Family and friends gather around Steph before her heart transplant |
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| Two weeks post heart transplant |
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| One month post transplant |
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| Walking post transplant |
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| Driving two months post transplant |
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| Second Chance for Life Dinner; Dec. 2012 |
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Stephanie and her flight crew
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