R.J.'s Diagnosis

At the age of two R.J. was diagnosed with a condition called Aortic Stenosis. He has a growth of tissue in his heart that blocks the flow of blood into the Aorta. Over the last ten years the tissue has enlarged and now must be removed. The function of his Aortic valve has also been affected and may need to be repaired. This requires open heart surgery.

R.J. will be having surgery sometime soon at Primary Children's Hospital. We are very grateful to be living so near a wonderful hospital and feel confident that all will go well with his surgery. We have started this blog to keep friends and family updated and in the "know".

Thursday, June 16, 2011

FINALLY!!

We finally have a date for R.J.'s surgery, but it has happened so fast we have no time to breathe. He is having surgery on June 22nd at Primary Childrens Hospital. He will be in ICU for 3 to 4 days after surgery and will then continue his stay in the hospital for another 3 to 4 days. When R.J. returns home will be up to the surgeon but we are hoping to have him home by the 29th or 30th of June. If you would like to visit him at any time please call (Carol) 1-435-841-4901. For those who are interested we will hold a special fast for R.J and his medical team on Sunday June 19th. Any that are able to participate with us are greatly appreciated.
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3 comments:

  1. Christine EvansJune 16, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    AWESOME! Glad you got a date! I know how frustrating waiting is :( Camryn is having surgery on the 27th at shriners, maybe we can do lunch! We will pray for RJ!!

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  2. Loren StonehockerJune 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I am so happy that RJ finally got a set date. I am back in Canada again, but I will be fasting with you all on Sunday. My love and prayers go out to you.

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  3. AKRJune 20, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    That is so great he has a date set! you guys are in my prayers and if you need anything please let me know! He is growing up too fast!!

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