# @ucsfchildrens on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUpCcBnjMa6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/56062095-ucsfchildrens-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-12T02:32:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UCSF Benioff Children’s (@ucsfchildrens) — https://gondola.cc/ucsfchildrens

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Please congratulate Ripley! He’s doing great 9+ years after his heart surgery! 
When Ripley's mom, Shannon (shair.the.love), was pregnant with him, an ultrasound at her local hospital in #Fremont revealed a congenital heart condition called tetralogy of Fallot. 
Shannon transferred to #UCSF for care, where she gave birth to Ripley in August 2016. Ripley stayed in our Intensive Care Nursery for a week and was able to go home for a few weeks until his open-heart surgery with Dr. V. Mohan Reddy. 
The surgery was a success, and Ripley recovered in the hospital for 10 days. During their stay, Shannon’s friend from college was Ripley’s pediatric cardiology nurse! “She was there for us and made a care package for us,” Shannon says. “To have someone you know taking care of your child — that was pretty special.” 
 Ripley is now 9 years old and in the 4th grade, and he's doing great! He loves soccer, learning to code and playing chess! 
#HeartMonth #CHDwarrior #chdawareness #tetralogyoffallot

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fremont, ucsf, tetralogyoffallot, heartmonth, chdawareness, chdwarrior

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