At the age of 2, my older brother was operated on in 1945 for T/F. He was operated on by Dr Blalock with pediatrician, Dr Helen Taussig assisting. Vivian Thomas was standing right behind Dr Blalock during the surgery. At the time, my brother was the youngest patient to survive the surgery.
Wow! Now THAT’S a pedigree!
My Johnny’s TOF had a complete repair in August of 98. He was 6 months old, and one of the youngest to undergo the surgery as a non-emergent patient. Today repair of infants is commonplace.
He came through with flying colors and is now a 6’2” 14-year-old.
Sadly, though, he had a stroke before the sugery and has suffered some brain damage because of it. But other than that, he is in excellent health!
Muir, my I ask if your brother is still living? How is his health today? (Please ignore the question if it is too personal.)
Best to you,