This is really a miracle. A one of a kind miracle. Do you believe in miracles? Well this should make a believer out of you. I know that you skeptics will say this is no miracle but that it is science and technology at its best. Well, you are entitled to your opinion but let those of us who believe in miracles, have our day. Her mom Twolla Anderson said: “I truly believe it’s a miracle”.
Her name is D’Zhana Simmons. She is 14 y/o. She was diagnosed with an enlarged heart that was too weak to sufficiently pump blood. She needed a heart transplant and needed it fast.
With time against her, she was brought to Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami. Here she was “outfitted” with a new heart. Unfortunately, her new heart didn’t work properly and could have ruptured so surgeons removed it two days later.
Surgeons had to do something that is rarely done and that is take out the heart completely and use an artificial system to pump blood through her body. This was her life for 4mths. Can you imagine. This is quite a medical accomplishment.
D’Zhana is thankful for life and grateful for small things such as seeing her five siblings soon, and being able to spend time outdoors. These are some of the things that we take for granted. In her words, “I’m glad I can walk without the machine”.
This is a very courageous teenage girl. It took inner strength and great “heart” to keep going day in and day out.
Our prayers need to be with D’Zhana as she faces an uphill battle. Doctors say she will be able to do most of the things other teens do, but she might need another transplant before she is 30 y/o. She also will need to be on medication for the rest of her life to minimize the risk of a rejection.
I believe she will make it. She has already demonstrated her determination.
Read more at msnbc.com “Girl lives 118 days without a heart”
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