The Bionic Bride
My blogs
| Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
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| Introduction | In October of 2006, I became a college freshmen at Texas A&M University. I was an athlete since the age of 4 and in very good health. I was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart and causes life-threatening problems throughout the body. I was referred to Texas Heart Institute a St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. In May 2009, I was implanted with a heart pump a.k.a LVAD (Left Ventricular Assisst Device). In 2010 I married my college sweetheart, Mike Babineaux. People Magazine and NBC's Today Show branded me "The Bionic Bride." 2011, I received a heart transplant. I am now enjoying my new life with my new husband. One day i hope to meet my donor's family and learn everything there is to know about the one person who saved my life and let me live. |