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Originally Posted By Denise

Does anyone have any experience with Korea being more picky about medical conditions. I have a sydrome that affects my heart. Not usually life threatening with the degree I have, but I am monitored yearly and take a beta blocker. Worst scenario seems to be valve replacement when I am old. I was told that this may be a problem in Korea so I am wondering if I should even try Korea or switch countires. Guatemala is also one of our choices.

Also, any thoughts or experiences with the following agencies would be helpful. ASIA(now partnering with AAI for Guatemala), Datz Foundation, Bethany Christian Services and Barker Foundation. We have narrowed the agencies to 4, based on our choice of country. Thank you for any input. Denise

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Originally Posted By Tracy

Best wishes on your aoption journey. I am sorry I do not know the answer to your question re: medical conditions. I am sure that someone will. As far as agencies, I do know that ASIA is a very good agency. They are small but are highly regarded. I also hear good things about Bethany. Have not heard of the other 2 agencies. Best wishes!

Tracy

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Originally Posted By Kimberly

Hi Denise and welcome to the board. I don't get to post much since our son arrive home a few months ago from Korea. I'm sorry I can't help you with the medical or agecny parts. But wanted to welcome you to the wonderful world of adoption...I;m sure someone else can answear your questions..

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Originally Posted By MandysMom

I think as long as your doctor gives you a good prognosis (that the condition won't effect your life expectancy or quality) then Korea is OK with it. I have heard that Holt Korea is easier to deal with concerning medical problems than Eastern. I don't know if any of the agencies you mentioned use Holt. Good Luck

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Originally Posted By Cincykorea

Hi,

We were working with Social Welfare Society in Korea and they did question some medical information on my husband. He had to get a letter from his doctor stating that he was being treated with medication and that the doctor felt that he would have a full life expectency. You might want to talk to your social worker at the agency that you are working with. And you might want to get a letter from your doctor to include with your homestudy.

Good luck on your journey!!!! It's worth it!