"But I know that I really was here," the 14-year-old said, "and I did live without a heart."
As she was being released Wednesday from a Miami hospital, the shy teen seemed in awe of what she's endured. Since July, she's had two heart transplants and survived with artificial heart pumps — but no heart — for four months between the transplants.
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That's just crazy! Amazing what medical technology can do these days.
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....... wow... just... wow...
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Sounds like my ex boyfriend.
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that is amazing that she kept on going. Strong body to endure such physical trials. Yay for her.
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amazing that they're able to keep someone going for so long - and apparently concious too. It must feel so weird not to feel a heart beating in your chest.
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WTF?!
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Holy shit...
That's insane. Was she asleep, or awake with no beating heart?
Like a machine keeping her alive, flowing blood through her body?
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- TaylerPERRY
- 12 months ago
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WOW. Amazing what medical technology can do. I hope this transplant works for her and that she can have a more normal life. She's incredibly brave.
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Now this is news.
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- keithponder
- 12 months ago
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Taking a short stroll — when she felt up for it — required the help of four people, at least one of whom would steer the photocopier-sized machine that was the external part of the pumping devices.
Wow, God bless her and her family.
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118 Days without a heart?!? Carpool to Burger King anyone? In all seriousness though this is an amazing story and should go down as a modern medical marvel.
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- dougiestardust
- 12 months ago
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That is amazing. We have a great children's hospital here with great doctors apparently. Good to know.
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- DailyMenendez
- 12 months ago
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Well you don't see that everyday. Awesome story.
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Bionics!
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That's NOTHING.
Cheney's done it for 68 YEARS.
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WOW!
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Whoa.....amazing!
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- Beatrix_Kiddo
- 12 months ago
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that's ridiculous. Science is so crazy.
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- Cuddlebones
- 12 months ago
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It just shows you the power of the human spirit!
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technology is scary...
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That's intense!
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- meretricis
- 12 months ago
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Hahaha, good one onchance. This girl definately deserves to be applauded, I can only imagine that this was not only physically challenging but mentally challenging as well
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With the "miracles" of modern technology, it seems anything is possible. I wonder how much 118 days of keeping someone alive sans heart runs. Think that was covered by her HMO?
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- JD_Moriarty
- 12 months ago
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that is pure awesome. what i can't wait for is when artificial hearts are permanent
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That's great what they can do with the body these days!
