My pediatrician was the first one to mention to my parents about the disease. none of my other doctors were even thinking about it when they saw me. for nearly 18 years! GOOD DOCTORS too! now im 27 who needed both lung surgery and heart surgery because i was never diagnosed properly by my regular doctors. i wouldnt be so quick to count out a pediatrician when then they could be the one who notices more things of that nature.

and mann, youre a hypocrite. im sure if we knew your vices, especially if it was something as simple and nonthreatening like smoking pot we wouldnt be so quick to judge you. but that is here nor there, this is about Marfans, not social behavior. why dont you stick to the topic, and get off your soapbox.