Thursday we met the surgeon. It was a grueling day.
Evie decided, from the beginning, that she wanted the best surgeon she could get to.
She researched and decided to try to get to a guy at the University of Pennsylvania hospital.
Her local cardiologist referred her to that surgeon. She had a long wait to get to him but she survived.
Thursday's meeting was good.
The surgeon is very impressive. He clearly understands Evie's unique problem and saw something in her tests that is very concerning which no one else even mentioned.
The surgery is scheduled for August 17.
He told us that he will replace the aortic valve with a bovine valve and will be deciding what to do about the mitral valve and looking into at least one other potential issue.
Evie discussed with him the fact that her brother died on the table during heart surgery and that her mother died of a stroke as a result of otherwise successful heart surgery.
He clearly understands.
Evie's in much better hands with this guy and many advances have taken place since those things happened.
The doctor inspires confidence.
But, still...
We thank all of you who are praying for your prayers.
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