The Day Before Surgery
Admitted to hospital, a few tests (minimal pain and discomfort)

Day of Surgery
12:15 pm - Surgery begins
4:30 pm - Surgery completed
5:00 pm - Patient moved to CICU

Seven Hours After Surgery
Many I.V.s
Two Chest tubes allow drainage
Sleeping, breathing helped by ventilator

Two Days After Surgery
All but two drugs discontinued
Chest tubes removed, I.V. in left arm only
Breast feeding okay

Three Days After Surgery
Moved out of CICU to regular hospital room
Eating baby food

Four Days After Surgery
Sitting up
Very active

Posing for picture with Dr. Burke
Ready to go home

Five Days After Surgery
Home taking two medicines with few restrictions

Eight Months After Surgery
Look close or you'll miss the scar!


Congenital Heart Institute Patient Letters
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- Ricki
- Jillian
- Ashley
Congenital Heart Institute Success Stories
- From David's parents
- From Myranda's parents - Photo Story
- Kimberly - Catherization Lab
- Destiny - Catherization Lab
- Gabriella - Catherization Lab
- Parker Strong - Cardiovascular Surgery
- Raegan - Cardiovascular Surgery
- Daniel - Cardiovascular Surgery
Main Congenital Heart Institute page

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