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Suzanne

From: Vicki

Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004

7:13 AM

To: Mito

Subject: Re: muscle biopys at CCF- for toddlers too

This may be a stupid request, but I am new

to all this mito

stuff. Could you tell me what CCF stands for? Cleveland?

Thanks

Vicki ~ mom to Caden (11 mo.) possible mito

muscle biopys at CCF- for toddlers too

I just returned from CCF, my 27

month old had a fresh muscle biopsy. I was very impressed with the whole

procedure. The pre-op exam w/ a pediatric doctor was very detailed. Reviewed

complete med. History, full physical exam . When this was completed the

pediatric doctor ( not P.A). printed out the entire history for me to hand

carry to the surgical department in the morning as a back up. The surgical

dept. had the chart history and this report the next morning, but they wanted

to give me a copy to have on hand just in case.

The surgeon ( Dr. ) came in to

introduce himself before hand,and checked back after the procedure, and was

very nice. The staff was great, my daughter enjoyed a barney video during the

preparations and I carried her into the operating room and held her while she

was put under via gas. Her post op recovery was easy , and they were attentive.

She was gagging and vomiting so they treated her with anti-nausea meds.

Overall I thought it was a positive experience

, well organized and well-run. I was especially pleased there was so much

attention paid to the pre-op preparation as she had been ill recently and I

would not have wanted to take any chances. I would highly recommend Cleveland.

Suzanne

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contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

Please

contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.