NonIschemic Cardiomyopathy EF 20%

[dawn66]

Hello,  I am 41 years old and in 2006, I was diagnosed with NonIschemic Cardiomyopathy. My EF was 70%, in 1-08 it was 35% and in March of this year it was 20%.  I feel myself slipping fast now.  I had a defibulator put in on 3-20-8.  I am a widower and I have two small children both under 4 years old.  I am currently taking coreg 100mg, enalapril, furosemide and lasik,  I want to know how long i can expect to live, should i start getting my affairs in order, I cant get a straight answer out of my doctor, we are close and i can only assume he doesnt want to depress me.  I also was told i had lung cancer from enviromental causes, years of overseeing a construction site as a superintendant.  severe lung damage. they said they could not consider a heart transplant because of my damaged lungs.  i just need help in someone directing me to a website or something so i can determine if i need to act now or what.  I am not scared of dying, i am scared i w/die unprepared for my children.  if you could find it in your heart to help my heart be put to ease, i would be forever greatful.  My mother died when she was 42 of CHF.  my mom always told me
                              "Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin"

I thank you for your time in advance.

[ShakerMurad]

I too just was diagnosed with exactly the same situation.   My doctor very upfront.   Says yes it stinks but rest assured the implant will work just fine even saying it may never be activated.   I have 6 children and no insurance or retirement due to a bad business venture.   God will be with you always. It is what it is.  Live every day to it's fullest.  God be with you.