I don't think 7 is too young to understand.
I decided to have a dribble operation when I was 6.
I was able to talk with my therapists about it and I was able to make the
decision independently.

Fiona

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> From: Trisha Cummings <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: New Member
> Date: Tuesday, 14 September 1999 23:51
>
> Hi Elaine!!
>
>         I am happy to see you here!!
>         We had talked Briana's surgery, but I must have missed the part
> about Alex. You are going to have your hands full.
>          As far as Briana's surgery goes - I would be interested in
hearing
> more about the actual surgery. I know this is not a decision you have
made
> lightly. Briana's really not old enough to understand all the
implications.
> Is there another child who has had this operation - she can talk, too?
What
> are her major concerns - is it something Amber can help with? We are only
a
> phone call away!
>
>                                     Brightest Blessings and Hugs!!
>                                                Trisha