MIAMI (CBSMiami) — A 14-year-old South Florida lady is getting a second probability at life after receiving a coronary heart transplant.
CBS4 first meet Tatiana Caicedo two years in the past, when she was residing out one among her goals. She carried out along with her favourite Broadway singer Laura Benati from her hospital room as she waited for the guts transplant that will save her life.
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Tatiana Caicedo when she was 12 years previous. (Jackson Health Systems)
Back then she instructed CBS4, “When I sing or when I play the ukulele or play the piano, I listen to it, I feel happy It makes me not feel so cranky or sad.”
Now, two years later, Tatiana’s different dream was granted when she was given the present of life.
“After I got accustomed, I felt like a weight was taken off me physically and literally,” she stated.
For the previous 2 years, Tatiana had been residing with a medical assist gadget and her life was placed on maintain whereas she waited for her transplant.
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That meant no faculty, no associates, no swimming. Just praying for the correct match. In February her prayers have been answered.
“I’m gonna be able to travel soon and go back to school in person,” she stated.
Tatiana Caicedo along with her docs (CBS4)
The group at Jackson Health say it’s tales like Tatiana’s that present how somebody’s life might save one other.
“We are very grateful for the donor’s family during this difficult time to find the courage to donate organs for transplant patient,” stated Dr. Mathias Loebe Holtz from Jackson Medical Center.
“I’m grateful for the second chance I have and for being able to overcome this and just in general for being there for me, not only as doctors but for people I can count on,” stated Tatiana.
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Her docs say she is doing nice. She should proceed along with her observe ups however is anticipated to go on and reside a traditional life.