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TOF and ear piercings

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RJsmomma
RJsmomma

My daughter has tof which will get repaired when she is around 6 months old. Was spending another afternoon here doing research and saw someone say they couldn't get their ears pierced with TOF? Curious if she would be able to after repair and if anyone has any insight on that subject?

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  • Bill_R
    Bill_R RJsmomma

    Posted

    Ask a Cardiologist. Go to Facebook and join the TOF Support group.
  • dionne49792
    dionne49792 RJsmomma

    Posted

    hi my daughter had open heart surgery at 7 months, have been told she will not be allowed any piercings or tattoos ever due to the risk of getting endocarditis..caused by bacteria from a piercing or tattoo entering the blood and travelling to the heart, hope this helps a little.

  • Lanette1985
    Lanette1985 RJsmomma

    Posted

    Firstly i would check with the cardiologist first, but i have TOF and have my ears pierced and 3 tattoos. i got told at first i needed to take antibiotic cover beforehand, but now i dont need to. Every case maybe different, so my advise is to double check your daughters cardiologist
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