Six months ago, doctors told Zhai Baiwan her 12-year-old daughter had only a few months to live. But after 17 surgeries performed over 15 hours, the young girl has made a remarkable recovery, and her mother, a surgeon, is being hailed as a hero. (CNN)When Zhai Baiwan looks at her 12-year-old daughter, Zhuangzhua, she sees a bright, energetic girl who loves to sing and dance. But six months ago, Zhuangzhua was on life support, and doctors had told Zhai her daughter had only a few months to live. .