Johnny Costarell recieves a new heart
After 7 months of waiting, the Costarell family had their prayers answered
Johnny Costarell in his hospital bed hours before his surgery. He is speaking with the child life specialist.
November 5, 2015
Johnny Costarell has been waiting for a new heart in Houston with his mother for 7 months. On Tuesday, November 3, the family received the news that a donor heart was available. Johnny went into surgery that day at 9 p.m. He made it out safe and his mother has posted pictures and even a video of his new heart beating in his chest.
“As happy and relieved as I am, I can’t help but ache for the parents who had to say goodbye to their son,” Mrs. Costarell said. “Organ donation is an incredible miracle of life.”
A post off of the facebook page dedicated to Johnny created by his mother. She has been updating it frequently to let all those following the journey know what’s been going on.
The doctors have decided to keep Johnny sedated until this Friday. His family has thanked everybody, from the Lady Lions to everyone who hasn’t taken off their team Johnny shirts, for their support. For more updates on Johnny and his family, check out the facebook page “Johnny’s Heart Journey.”
