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"How To Tell Your Kids About Heart Surgery?" Asks Jerry

By Adam Pick on June 7, 2008

Every so often I receive a fantastic question that is impossible for me to answer.

For example, today I received a question from Jerry. He writes, "Adam: Thank you for your book. I am curious if you have any advice on how to speak to my kids about my upcoming heart valve surgery. I don't want to scare them. However, I do want to give them some understanding of what might happen. If you have any advice, I would appreciate it."

Parents Discussing Heart Surgery With Children

The reason I can't answer this question is because I have no kids and therefore no personal experience to share. That said, I am hopeful that YOU might be able to help Jerry with this issue.

Do you have any thoughts or ideas for Jerry? If so, please 'Leave A Reply' below!!

In advance and on behalf of Jerry, thanks so much!!!

Keep on tickin!
Adam

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Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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