In December 2001 CJ had another problem. . . he had reflux and could not keep down any food. This problem was huge because CJ could not gain weight. The doctors put him on more medication.
On January 7, 2002, CJ began his second major open-heart operation called the "Glenn." The same team of anesthesiologists, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons and nurses performed his surgery or participated in his reconstruction of the heart.
On January 10, 2002, CJ had to have another surgery on his right diaphragm. They did this because he was having breathing problems. We were so affraid and prayed so much that CJ would not have anymore compications. Our prayers were answered again. CJ was released from the PICU a week later and transferred to a normal hospital room. It was only a few days after that that CJ came home with us again, this time he came home on an oxygen tank.
CJ was still having normal complications for an infant who had just had all of this work done. CJ returned to the hospital a few times with complications. Also, CJ has been on heart medications this whole time. When CJ was nine-months old he had a minor sugery on his right eye because of infection. More about CJ Click here
CJ is always giving his little sister and his parents kisses.