TEAM GEORGE
JOIN TEAM GEORGE & SUPPORT A SUPERHERO
Most recently, George had surgery for a stoma to be fitted and was also put back on TPN feed (central line through his heart).
George has been very unwell recently and had to spend his 3rd birthday, Christmas 2012 and New Year in hospital.
His condition continues to baffle doctors and specialists at the hospital.
George was born on 14th December 2009. Soon after George was born, it became apparent that George wasn't well as he began to choke when being fed. George was admitted to Alder Hey Hospital at 1month old. Since then, George has spent the majority of his life in hospital and has been at Great Ormond Street Hospital for over 2 years now.
George’s condition means that he is unable to eat and drink normally. If he tries to eat, it causes him agonising pain. George is fed through a “central line” that leads directly through his chest and into his heart. Every day, nutrients and fats had to be pumped into his blood stream. He is attached to the machine for the majority of the day and given vital medicines via his line throughout the day and night too.
Having a Central Line inserted (he has had this procedure repeated many times due to infection) is one of many procedures George has undergone in his short life and so far he has been under general anaesthetic over 60 times.
Despite being very poorly, George is a child who constantly smiles. He has a beautiful personality, an infectious laugh and a gorgeous smile. George's favourite thing to do is playing with his big sister, Ava, his family and all of his friends. Everybody that meets George comments on how strong he is, his fighting spirit and how much of a hero he truly is.
GEORGE BERTIE JOHNSON
