SnakeCharmer:
Wow, thank you for taking the time to tell me about your friend.

I have been diagnosed since 2000 and am on Coreg and many different heart medications, too. My ejection fraction is 20%.

So far, I have lost 28 pounds, but it's early. I just had my third lapband adjustment and I think it will help.

I can't tolerate cardiac rehab but I can walk the dog around the block, weather permitting. I discovered I can still swim, too, which I love. I just need the energy to get ready and go. As you know, heart failure causes great fatigue.
I do what I can around the house- do dishes, rest, get back up and do more dishes, etc.

Even if I don't lose enough weight to qualify for heart transplant, any weight loss will be welcome. I'm not sure if I would want a heart transplant, anyway. If I can have some quality of life at 20%, I will be glad. Maybe I will live a long time at 20%, who knows?

Thank you for replying t me.