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LA doctors complete surgery on conjoined twins - Doctor
says "separation appeared to be successful"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/728397/posts
Dallas surgeons for Egyptian boys follow case closely
08/06/2002
LOS ANGELES - Surgeons separated 1-year-old Guatemalan twins joined at the head, a risky procedure that took about 20 hours to complete, a doctor told NBC's Today show Tuesday.
Dr. Houman Hemmati, who assisted in the surgery, said the separation appeared to be successful.
"Everyone had goosebumps at the end of the procedure," Hemmati told the program. "People were cheering, people were clapping, people were crying."
AP About 8 a.m. Monday, surgeons began operating on conjoined twins Maria de Jesus Quiej-Alvarez (background) and Maria Teresa Quiej-Alvarez. |
"It was more than optimistic, it was overjoyed and we can't wait until we see these kids playing, laughing, crying like normal baby children," he said.
Hospital officials said doctors were still in surgery but Hemet said the separation was complete.
"There was absolutely no major trouble that was unforeseen in this procedure," he said.
He said one of the girls was losing a lot of blood but she was given transfusions and "everything looks great."
The surgery on Maria Teresa and Maria de Jesus Quiej-Alvarez began Monday afternoon, about six hours after they were wheeled into the operating room at Mattel Children's Hospital at the University of California at Los Angeles.
The girls, born in rural Guatemala, were attached at the top of the skull and face opposite directions. Cases like theirs occur in fewer than one in 1 million live births.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Never let it be said that ground crews and engineers lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual logged maintenance complaints by QUANTAS pilots and the corrective action recorded by mechanics. By the way, Quantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident.
(P stands for the Problem the pilots entered in the log, and S stands for the Corrective Action or Solution taken by the mechanics.)
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except autoland very rough.
S: Autoland not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on backorder.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-fpm descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what they're there for!
P: IFF inoperative.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windscreen.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing. (note: this was for a piston-engined airplane; the pilot meant the engine was not running smoothly)
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed radar with words.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed
Another excellent selection for FR's Finest... . Thank you LadyX for your contribution.
Congratulations, Freedom'sWorthIt.
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Nothing short of a medical emergency could have kept me from being here at the time of posting - and it was that, with a pre-dawn severe insulin reaction.
However, 'break time' is over, and it is my joy to see you in the Spotlight, dear friend!!
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They couldn't pick anyone better than you Freedom'sWorthIt, to join the elite ranks of FR's FINEST!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Freedom'sWorthIt, you're a memebr of the class of '98. So am I. Good year for Freepers. You're the best.
FR is a better place because of your dedication, your intense patriotism, your deep faith, your caring and concern for others, and your sweet spirit. You bring forth much good fruit and we thank you for being here for us.
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Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
On NOW at RadioFR!
Tonight The Shrew will host William S. Lind of the Free Congress Foundation on Radio Free Republic! Tune in to hear one of the foremost military writers discuss the article he has co-written with Paul Weyrich!
For everyone's reference, here is that thread:
Who Here Has Lost a Spouse - How Did You Get Through This Experience?
Some very touching testimonials there. Treat yourself and read it!
Thank you, Billie for this whole idea - for letting me be a part of it - for the honor today - AND FOR MY NEW LOGO!!!! WHICH I LOVE.....and same to daisyscarlett and all.
And to mtngrl - the Fresno Freeperette Friend - ((hugs)) and you were right!!!
:-)
What a joy!
