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 23, 2011

R.J. loves his little monkey his sister Jess gave him. He's doing so good this morning. Sitting up straight, eating watermelon. He tried french toast but said his mouth was numb and he couldn't chew it. R.J.'s asked if he could get up and walk around, I think he knows once he can do that he can move from the ICU to his own room and get a better nights sleep. Right now there's too many people and beepers and stuff going on to sleep really well.

1 comment:

  1. I am glad to hear and see that he is doing so awesome. Thanks for letting me stop by yesterday.
    We will continue to keep him and your family in our prayers.
    If you need anything let me know.

    Brian

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