Unfortunately, less than two years after the first operation blood clots formed in the area of the inserted heart valve. Another operation was urgently necessary because the heart function steadily deteriorated, too, and Abeer's life was at risk. However, it was impossible for Abeer to finance this second operation, and ‘we care’ took therefore over the costs.

The doctors decided to replace the biological heart valve through a mechanical one. This valve should last longer but requires a lifelong blood thinning. A pregnancy with blood thinning is not impossible but with risks for mother and child and can therefore only take place under close medical care and monitoring. For now, however, Abeer must recover from the surgery which went well but weakened Abeer very much. Later, the question of having a child will certainly come up again. Will Abeer's wish be fullfilled?

Abeer is an engineer. Because of her poor state of health she was unable to work. Her father passed away many years ago. Abeer lives together with her mother who receives a small pension. In addition, both women are supported by their relatives in a very modest way.