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Heart Surgery Scar
Asked by H.F. from Columbus
on January 25, 2009
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i have a friend, her baby had heart surgery at 3 months old. she has been trying to think of something to call the scar. something differant. any suggestions
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- Is it a boy or a girl? Maybe for a girl...her angel's kiss. Or for a boy...his ninja scar.
- Why would she want to call it anything but the truth, it probably saved her childs life.The scar will fade as it grows up. My friend's son had heart surgery at 5 days ...
- H., How about the scar that Saved my life. K.
Congenital Heart Defect Baby(repaired) Now Older, Anyone Else?
Asked by T.E. from Detroit
on April 21, 2009
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THIS QUESTION IS REVISED FROM EARLIER....My son had heart surgery at 5mo. old he's now 11 years old with major behavior issues and maybe some learning difficulties. It...
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- T., My daughter (born at 35-37weeks / now 7 1/2)had a heart catheterization at almost 3 years of age due to close a PDA or Patent Ductus Arteriosis (murmur that was...
- I also have a child who has CHD. He had one surgery as a newborn to repair a coarctation of the aorta and another surgery at age 3 to repair his mitral valve. So far...
- I'm the mother of a 5 yr old. She has had 3 heart surgeries (HLHS)and we so far are one of the fortunate ones because she has come thru with flying colors. She has a...
Turners Syndrome
Asked by J.B. from Savannah
on June 9, 2009
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I was wondering if there was anyone with a child with Turner's Syndrome. I have a 5 month old daughter who has this and other problems, such as: cystic hygroma of the ...
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- I'm sorry to hear your daughter has had to go though all that, and I hope things get easier for her. My friend's daughter has Turner's, although she did not have t...
- I am in Charleston, SC and my first daughter was born with a rare condition and syndrome that unfortunately, in her case, caused her to lose her life before one year o...
- I have a beautiful 15 year old "Classic" Turner's Syndrome daughter. Where do you live...just general area?
Heart Surgery
Asked by M.H. from Wichita
on February 25, 2009
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I have a beautiful daughter who is 2 1/2. When she was only 2 months old they detected a bit of a heart murmur. Well, her pediatrician, wanting to be as through as pos...
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- Good Morning M., I know you are very concerned for your little angel girl. I have a friend in India who's 8 yr old son Samuel just went through a hole in his heart pro...
- my little boy had heart surgery a week before his first birthday in order to repair damage and implant a pacemaker so I know how scary t can be! You really have to tru...
- Nothing will make it any easier. It is absolutely the scariest thing in the world to know that your baby has to have open heart surgery. My son is 18 months old and ...
Another Heart Surgery
Asked by A.S. from Cleveland
on September 23, 2006
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Just wanting to know if any other mom's have a child with down syndrome that was also born with heart deffects. Our 15 month old son will be going in next month for h...
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- hi well A. my son also has down syndrom but he only had the right asv repaired when he was born he had 2 holes in his heart but they waited until he was 13 months to ...
- Hi A.! Oh the things families go through! Your son is a champ!! It's amazing how resilient kids can be! Our situation is a little different, but I understand what ...
- Hello! Congrats on your baby boy. We have a daughter who is 4 years old with Down syndrome. While she was born with heart defects, they are not as severe as your son's...
Heart Surgeons at Phoenix Childrens Hospital....
Asked by H.B. from Phoenix
on March 16, 2007
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Just wondering if anyone has had to meet any of the surgeons at PCH? Unfortunately, my 5 week old daughter has to have heart surgery by the time she is 8 months old to...
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- My son went through open heart surgery when he was only one week old. The surgeon was Dr. Teodori. (At PCH). I would love to talk you through what is about to happen...
- Dear H., I have worked with many doctors in several hospitals and have found some of the best at PCH. My nephew was born at 30 weeks and spent the first 6 weeks...
- What kind of sugery is your baby having? I have six month old twins, and they both had to have a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation when they were both just unde...
How Can I Help My Friend Get Through This?
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on May 30, 2007
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I just got a call from my best friend and she tearfully told me that her baby had been born this morning, a girl with down syndrome. The baby has to go in for heart su...
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- I don't know if your friend has faith to fall back upon, but I would recommend saying things like, "God gives the strongest the biggest challenges cause he knows they ...
- the best thing you can do is recomend a counselor. and asap. the sooner she gets help the sooner she can start to deal with what has happened. there are many man...
- Honestly all she can do is love her special child as I do my downs 10 y.o. little boy
My Mom Is Having Heart Surgery!
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on December 20, 2008
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I just found out my mom who is 53 is going to have heart surgery to replace two valves that are leaking in her heart. I am very optimistic about the actual surgery i t...
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- My husband had open-jeart surgery in 1995. He was totally confined to home for 6 weeks---just rest--not all in bed (at first that is where he wanted to be) but they m...
- S., I have not been thru the surgery but have worked with many people who have. She will have limitations on how much she can lift or carry; usually no more that 5 ...
- Dear S., I have no advise to offer. None of my family members have had heart surgery, nor have I (I'm a 53 year old myself!), but I applaude your positive attitude...
2Nd Heart Surgery Quickly Approaching
Asked by G.B. from Kansas City
on March 13, 2008
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My son is now 6 months old and we are quickly approaching the time for his second heart surgery. He was born with Tetrology of Fallot with pulmonary atresia (not a fu...
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- my heart goes out to you! Our daughter also was born with Tetrology of Fallot/pulmonary atresia. Gracie also had several other issues. Her 1st surgery was at 3 days...
- My prayers are with your son and your family.I almost lost my oldest daughter when she was only 2 months old to pyloric stensois(stomach muscle closing) not sure on sp...
- You get through by turning this situation over into the hands of that little 6 month old boys creator. You pray as I will be praying for the Father to guide the h...
Needing Advice/experiences with Infant Heart Surgery :(
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on January 6, 2008
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I am 29 weeks pg, set to deliver in 10 weeks. My baby girl has a Coarctation of the Aorta. It is something that will require heart surgery shortly after she is born. N...
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- Dear J., I do not have any stories to share, I just wanted to say that I will pray for you and your baby. I have heard of this before, and I've heard wonderful succes...
- I also have a little one with heart problems - one of his problems was Coarc of the Aorta (plus others giving him Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome). He's 2 years and 4...
- Hi J.- I can totally understand how you feel. I was 22 weeks pregnant when we found out about our son's heart disease. He has a few problems with his heart-one of th...
