Life On the List

Life On the List My name is Sam Wells, I'm 40 years old, and I'm on the heart transplant list.

Some days leading up to this surgery are better than others. Some days my mind gets in its own way and reminds me of all...
03/23/2026

Some days leading up to this surgery are better than others. Some days my mind gets in its own way and reminds me of all the worst parts about what’s coming.
But, there are days like today where during work I get this view. It’s a great reminder that problems are only temporary. Fear is what we create, and always appreciate what’s right here in front of you.

Well we got a new heart…but just the squishy kind. Great gift from my wife though!
02/25/2026

Well we got a new heart…but just the squishy kind. Great gift from my wife though!

01/28/2026

Wanted to share the most recent news. After the evaluation we were called with the doctor recommendations for how to move forward. The heart transplant ratings go from 1-6. 1’s being severely ill and limited mobility all the way to a 6 which is someone working and going about their daily life with some limitations. We always thought that (6) is where we were going to land. The call came, and the recommendation was that I admit now and list as a status 2. From there I would wait in the hospital for a heart to become available. They also gave us the option to defer for 3 months and list as a status 4. We have decided to defer and take status 4. While the odds of a heart making its way to me are slim, it’s not 0! Now we wait!

After three days of transplant evaluation, ct scans, breathing tests, stress tests, 22 vials of blood and a right heart ...
01/12/2026

After three days of transplant evaluation, ct scans, breathing tests, stress tests, 22 vials of blood and a right heart cath, they decided my numbers warranted placement on the list. Now we wait for insurance to approve.

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