What is open heart surgery like for an infant?!


Question: What is open heart surgery like for an infant!?
My daughter is going to have open heart surgery in a couple of weeks!. SHe is 8 months old!. I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what they went through and what I should expect!. She is getting a large VSD fixed!. Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com


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If she has the procedure done at a children's hospital, I am sure she would receive extra special care!.

My son had head surgery at 4 months!. They removed a 4" by 5/8" piece of his skull (Craniosynostosis)!. I think he possibly only remembered waking up!. My wife was by his side save for the 45 minute operation!. His face swelled up, but he still was smiling at the cute nurses!. Heart and respiration monitors showed his relaxed and excited (painful) states and he was medicated appropriately - morphine the first 8 hours, tylenol w/ codiene the 2nd day, and children's tylenol from day 3 on!.

You will develop a huge respect for the human body in infant form!. Your young daughter will show you a resiliance and tolerance that you will seldom seen in any adult!. I predict one of your worries will be that she bounces back too quick, causing self injury before she is fully healed!. I would worry about that, too!.

You should plan to stay at her side 24/7!. Bring some toys from home for her!.

Best Wishes for Your Princess!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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