You Gave Fizza Fatima a Second Chance at Life
Fizza Fatima's Story
Fizza Fatima, a 4-year-old innocent girl from Bahawalpur, had been suffering from breathlessness and chest discomfort since birth. Fizza looked frail and was unable to gain weight properly. Her parents came to know about her condition when she was 1 year old. Concerned about her condition, her parents took her to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor. After performing a thorough examination, the doctor diagnosed Fizza with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). To allow her heart to function normally, the doctor recommended TOF repair surgery. However, the surgical cost was overwhelming for Fizza’s family.
Fizza lives in a two-room brick house with her four family members. Her father, the sole breadwinner in the family, is a daily wage laborer and earns just PKR 28000 per month. This income was not sufficient to even meet the household expenses. Paying for the surgery was significantly challenging for Fizza’s family. Fizza’s body was not getting the oxygen it needed, leading to frequent episodes of cyanosis, where her lips and skin often turned blue. Fizza’s parents constantly worried about her health as simple activities like playing or even walking left her breathless and fatigued. During this dark hour, Fizza’s family contacted Transparent Hands and asked us for help.
We registered her case and through the support of our donors, we helped Fizza in undergoing the life-changing surgery.
On 26th June 2024, Fizza was admitted to the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The surgery was scheduled for 27th June 2024. Her TOF repair surgery was performed by Dr. Faiz Rasool. He skillfully performed the procedure and saved Fizza’s life. Fizza was hospitalized for five days and received post-operative care. After a remarkable recovery, Fizza was discharged in satisfactory condition on 1st July 2024.
Fizza’s parents were overwhelmed with happiness and said:
“We don’t have words to describe how happy we are. Watching Fizza living a normal life like other kids is extremely comforting. For a long time, we were praying for a miracle and our prayers have been answered now. We can’t forget your generous support during our time of need. Thanks a lot for being there!”
Fizza is now living a happy life as her surgery has enabled her to enjoy the cherished moments of her childhood. Fizza and her family are deeply grateful to you and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation who contributed for her surgery and saved her life.