Today's surgery ended up being at about 2:30 this afternoon. I had an external shunt system since Tuesday the 9th, & today was the day to go back to an internal shunt. Dr. Piedra, the neurosurgeon, re-opened my head to connect new tubing to my existing adjustable shunt, & a general surgeon inserted the rest of the tube. I now have a new incision/scar near my collarbone that was where the temporary external shunt had been, and laproscopic incisions. I was out for about 2 hours, then had about a half hour of being alert & conversational before I could handle opening my eyes. After about an hour of ice chips & IV pain meds, I was ready to be transferred to my new room. I am now on the neuro floor, and may possibly be released tomorrow. The only pain I am still having is incisional (which is to be expected). I hadn't realized that I had been fighting/dealing with/ignoring headaches for so long that I had actually forgotten what it felt like to not have one. I have now been headache-free for 2-3 days. I am blessed and so very thankful for how well things went & how wonderful the staff had been.
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