Today we met with a pediatric surgeon to discuss what we can expect if our daughter survives the birth. Although he hadn't yet talked to the doctor who diagnosed the CDH, he was much more optimistic about our daughter's chances for survival and long-term health. He explained that the St. Lukes - Boise center sees about 3-4 cases on average per year with an overall success rate around 80%. Even the babies labeled as severe have had a good response here. We were even able to meet a baby boy who recently overcame CDH and was in the office for a check-up. Other than the small incision under his left ribs, he looked like a normal, healthy baby. Judy and I left feeling more confident about our daughter's chances.
The surgeon said that he will call the doctor that we met with last week to find out why the prognosis he gave was so bad. We are anxiously awaiting his call.
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