Just wanted to say hello to everyone in here, as I have just picked up this   
   echo from my hub.  I had seen it before, but was not totally clear on the   
   discussion until now.   
      
   As some already know, my youngest son (4 years old now) has Down Syndrome.  He   
   is only mildly effected from it, causing some delays.  It took him alittle   
   longer to walk (now he runs), drink from a cup, etc.  He is doing all those   
   things now, but his speech is still developing.  He knows how to say many   
   words and completely understands just about everything you say to him.  He is   
   also very godo at sports and has a good pitching arm.  We were outside today   
   playing catch.   
      
   He has been a real blessing and a wonderful child.  One thing we still need to   
   get through is he needs an operation for Hirschsprung's Disease.  It is where   
   a section (at the end) of the bowel lacks nerve cells and causes bad   
   constipation.  He is due for the operation later this year.  Otherwise, he is   
   completely healthy.  He did have an operation when he was first born (duodenal   
   atesia) which is where the connection between the stomach and small instestine   
   is blocked.     
      
   He has a clean bill of health (including heart tests) otherwise.  Once we get   
   through this operation, he should be in much better shape.  No long term   
   issues.   
      
   Was wondering if anyone is familiar with any of those operations?   
      
   Looking forward to discussion with everyone.   
      
   - Mark   
        
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