Palestinian Hospital Patient's Condition

The Story of Waleed's Heart Operation

• The narrator meets Samar and Anas Rammal while writing about patients at a Palestinian hospital, and they become friends.
• Samar and Anas have twins, Deema and Waleed, and the narrator has watched them grow.
• Waleed begins experiencing symptoms such as exhaustion and rapid heartbeat, leading to a diagnosis of a "hole in the heart" condition.
• An operation is scheduled, but then suddenly moved up due to a cancellation.

The Day of the Operation

• The narrator receives a call from Samar at 08:15, asking for help as Waleed's operation is being moved up and she needs someone to look after Deema.
• The narrator agrees to help and heads to the Rammal's apartment, where Samar briefs Deema on the situation and says goodbye.
• The narrator spends the day looking after Deema, trying to distract her with playtime, feeding, and a trip to the park, while anxiously waiting for news from the hospital.

After the Operation

• At 3:00, Samar calls the narrator to update them on the operation's outcome.

Learn about the medical condition of Waleed, a baby born at a Palestinian hospital, and the worrying symptoms he was experiencing. Find out how his family and friends reacted to his diagnosis and the challenges they faced.