My daughter just had direct bypass surgery in Memphis,TN by Dr.Frederick Boop(Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis)and Dr.Clarence Watridge of Semmes Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute in Memphis.The surgery was done at LeBonheur Children's and we couldn't be happier with everyone involved.Both surgeons were excellent and all of the nurses and other doctors that helped take care of Paige were all wonderful.We were so pleased to find a surgeon in Tennessee(where we live)that we felt comfortable enough with to do the surgery.I would recommend them to anyone for this surgery.
Jennifer

so glad it all went well for Paige! I don't know how a parent or a child can go through this.

For my surgery, I was sooooo thankful it was me and not one of my children going through the experience. There was a 5yr old having surgery ahead of me....on my second surgical day....my heart went out to her.

Anyhow, the important thing is it is all behind Paige and now on to recovery and a much healthier future!

God bless and good health......keep us informed too!

Diane : )

I agree with Diane SOooooooooo glad it was me w/mm than one of my children,,,,,,,,,,,,I just happen to be one of those that has everything going against me (diabities, high chrolostrol, high blood pressure and severly anemic) and Not beinging DXed till a 13 hour first surgery (coma for two weeks, brain of a seven year old for Months) (my kids (adults) wanted to put me in a nursing home...........I was SOoooo Bad.....Finally my Mother came down to Florida to take care of me (Thank God for Mothers) So to any of you that has MM DON'T Wait till you have That One Stroke that makes you Disabiled for life................Get the Surgery First..................When I started having Stroke symtons, before my second surgery ,  I saw a surgon imediatly and said I want the other side done NOW, The Dr. said I could have the surgery now or wait awhile and to talk to my husband before making a decission----I Said schudle me as soon as possible,,,,,I WAS NOT GOING to go thru what I did with my first surgery............And my second surgery went Great 5 1/2 hours and 4 days in the hospital (first surgery a month in the hospital) and I was out shopping the day after I was home..........Hope this story will help someone trying to decide wether to wait and see-----------------DON'T once you have that One Stroke It will affect you for the rest of your life.............