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".

Friday, June 24, 2011

Superstar!

They are calling R.J. a superstar and talking about sending him home on Saturday! Four days from open heart surgery to being released, (to be perfectly honest has us a little scared) but R.J. is doing everything they tell him too and the staff here at Primary Children's have been amazing. We will see how tonight goes and let you know what they decide tomorrow. Thank you for all the visits, phone calls, and thoughts sent our way, we do appreciate it.
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  1. Mrs. GordonJune 25, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Did they have to replace the aortic valve? Good going RJ! Happy healing!

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