VSD

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Ken

It may not be much consolation to you, but VSDs are

the simplest of the heart defects to correct during

open heart surgery for kids. It's a one-time deal and

the kids grow well and perform like a " Normal " kid

with all the energy that entails.

It is scary though seeing your child in the ICU and

waiting for them to pull through and knowing all the

risks and complications.

My daughter had 2 open heart surgeries so I know how

difficult it can be. They both went very poorly but

that's completely because her surgery was much more

extensive than what closing a VSD entails. But my

prayers are with and your family all the same.

I too understand completely about all your thoughts.

Our dr appts are screwed up all the time too even

though we usually have an appt card. The card doesn't

do any good if the dr isn't there that day.

I too wish I could bear all the pain my child has had

to endure. The initial shock and pain we felt in the

beginning has dulled now when she needs tests and

surgeries. It's a different pain now. It's not the

" Omigod will she survive " pain but an " Omigod here we

go again " pain. Made worse by seeing youngsters in

the waiting room going in for their one and only

surgery in their life (usually tubes), and they're

being sent home hours upon hours earlier than Caitlyn

because Caitlyn is such a high risk patient.

And finally, I want to say that I really appreciate

hearing such devotion from a dad. Sadly, most dads

prefer to remove themselves from the situation either

emotionally, physically, or both, but you are

certainly not one of those dads. Your friends will

deal, you need to be where you need to be right now.

Jeanne mom to Caitlyn age 5 cHaRgEr

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