article_snippet: And it may have saved William Jones life – regular dips since he was just seven weeks old helped William Jones build up enough strength to survive open heart surgery.
article_snippet: Here William Jones is at 15 weeks, enjoying a swim just two days before being admitted to the paediatric cardiac unit at Southampton General Hospital where William Jones had surgery to repair a hole in his heart.
article_snippet: William, who has Down’s syndrome, was taken swimming by William Jones parents, Susan, 41, a teacher, and Andrew, 39, a warrant officer in the Army, who wanted William Jones to be strong enough to cope with the operation in Southampton.
article_snippet: Watershed moment: William Jones enjoys a swim at 15 weeks old just before undergoing open heart surgery .
article_snippet: After surgery to repair a hole in his heart, William Jones battled complications – at one point suffering a cardiac arrest and needing 45 minutes of CPR.
article_snippet: The swimming has helped improve William Jones muscle tone and gain strength in preparation for cardiac surgery. '
article_snippet: Before surgery William Jones had eight lessons in a hydrotherapy pool organised by baby swimming teachers Aquatots.
article_snippet: William Jones was admitted to Southampton General Hospital after being born with a hole in William Jones heart.
highlights_snippet: William Jones has Down's syndrome and also required surgery on William Jones heart .
  