Country singer Rory Feek recently shared a harrowing medical emergency involving his daughter, Indiana. Two weeks after 12-year-old Indiana had open-heart surgery, she faced another health crisis requiring urgent medical attention.

Indiana, born with a ventricular septal defect in 2014, experienced what seemed like a routine illness that escalated dangerously. In a heartfelt post on Substack, Feek detailed the ordeal that left him and his wife, Rebecca, terrified.

“It started with a headache in the afternoon, followed by what sounded like a cough during the night,” Feek explained. “It turned out to be Indy throwing up.” Initially, they thought it was a stomach bug, but panic ensued when Indiana collapsed.

Feek refrained from detailing every moment, but described the fear of potentially losing Indiana. She was initially taken to a hospital in Waco, Texas, and then flown to Austin for specialized care.

Doctors found a dangerous fluid buildup around Indiana’s heart, which required emergency surgery. Feek explained that this complication sometimes occurs post-surgery, causing serious symptoms.

Indiana was back in surgery nearly two weeks after her first operation. Surgeons removed 610 cc of fluid, bringing immediate relief. The doctors expect a full recovery.

The scare followed Feek’s announcement that Indiana, who has Down syndrome, needed corrective heart surgery due to her congenital defect. About half of babies with Down syndrome have heart conditions, as noted by the National Down Syndrome Society.

Earlier, Feek celebrated Indiana’s release after her initial surgery, expressing gratitude for her recovery. The experience took an emotional toll but was less arduous than feared.

Aside from Indiana, Feek is also a father to adult daughters Heidi and Hopie. Hopie revealed that he is not her biological father after DNA testing, which strained their relationship. Despite personal challenges, Feek continues to share his family’s journey through his Substack.