Tag: tetralogy of fallot
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Battle Scars
By Mark Buttell Living with scars has not always been the most ego-boosting part of my life. When you’re young, it’s fun to show your battle scars, and of course, most older folks were amazed that a 5-year-old was showing them scars from open-heart surgery. Back in the 1970s, it wasn’t very common, and looking…
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My Survival Battle Helped Me Find My Purpose [Strength and Spirit Series]
By Morgan Mengle, as part of our Strength and Spirit Series My name is Morgan; I’m from Pennsylvania and am now 21 years old. I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot. I was born at 33 weeks, tipping the scales at only 3 lbs., 9 ounces. So far, I have had four open heart surgeries,…