In March of 2006, I fell head over heels for a sweet 19 year old from MS. Little did I know of his history and battles with a heart condition. As a new born he underwent the Mustard repair surgery and has spent numerous days in hospitals across America. In July of 2006, after a long visit with his new doctor in Jackson, MS, he was told that he had 10% use in only one of his arteries. The rest were blocked completely by scar tissue. He would need one or two stents, and very soon. I realized that I would now fight the battle with him, the one his parents fought for years. His surgery took place in August of 2006, and as I waited for the doctors news, I'd never been more afraid. While I stood by his side after he was returned to his room, I listened as the doctor gave us the news. The surgery was un-sucessful. The equipment wasn't right for the job. The doctor ordered equipment from Canada, and learned to use it. The surgery was rescheduled twice because the doctor wanted more time to study the case and to perfect his use of the equipment. In December, 2006, the big day for all of us finally came. He was in surgery for hours as we waited for the news. This time, the doctor was sucessful in placing one stent in the nearly closed artery. It was a miracle for all of us. The doctor told us that this type of surgery had never been performed on the left side of the body and that my boyfriend had made history. Of course, this lifted his spirits. I've watched him struggle with his condition and seen the sadness he's experienced from being "different" and I wish that I could take his place. Work is difficult for him because it makes him ache. School is hard for him because its very stressful. Its hard to know what to do to help, but I try. I've researched his condition for months and have learned a great deal and I hope that others who know someone with this condition or who have this condition will share their stories with me. Maybe we can help each other.