Florida Teen's Life-Altering Surgery for Rare Condition

A Rare Condition and a Major Surgery

• 💡 Jasmine, a 14-year-old, has been battling an extremely rare condition affecting her left leg since she was 2 years old.
• ⚠️ The condition caused abnormal growth in her arteries, veins, fat, mass, and bone, leading to a significant size difference between her legs.
• 💔 Due to a life-threatening infection related to her leg, Jasmine and her family made the difficult decision to amputate.

The Extensive Surgical Procedure

• 🏥 Surgeons at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital performed a nearly 17-hour surgery.
• 🦵 During the procedure, doctors amputated Jasmine's left leg, which weighed over 170 pounds.
• ⚕️ A tumor in her abdomen was also removed during the extensive operation.

Recovery and Future Outlook

• 📈 Jasmine is recovering well, showing improvement daily and beginning to get out of bed and into a wheelchair.
• 💖 Her family describes her as spunky and a "superhero" for her strength and courage throughout this ordeal.
• 💰 The family is fundraising online to help cover medical expenses, acknowledging a long road ahead.
• 🗣️ By sharing her story, the family hopes to raise awareness for Jasmine's rare condition and find answers.