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".

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Looking Good

R.J. has spent the last few days watching TV/movies and resting. Yesterday his big sister Tiera flew in from New Mexico and surprised him, it was so much fun to keep it a secret from him. She is staying until Saturday and will help entertain him. :) he's kind of bored. Since the surgery R.J. has had to rest a lot but he seems to have a lot more energy today. We have taken two walks up the street and so far he hasn't taken a nap. Right now he isn't supposed to lift anything over 5 lbs. and only allowed limited activity, but walks are encouraged. He will visit the Dr. on July 6th and see what they say. Hopefully they will have great news. Thanks to everyone who has come by to visit, it makes R.J. feel good.
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