Things can change in a hurry sometimes, and it certainly did for Carly over the last day. She had shown some signs that looked a little like shunt problems over the last few weeks, but we were never certain. On Monday and Tuesday nights she had a few cranky hours in the night, but we still thought that it could be something other than her shunt. That all changed last night when her symptoms went from low-grade and infrequent to full-on and non-relenting in just a few hours. She was able to sleep a little but we knew that she needed to have surgery today. We came to the emergency room in the morning and by 4:45 in the afternoon she was in the operating room to get shunt number 13. The surgery went smoothly, and Dr. Auguste found a big blockage that was preventing the shunt from working. He replaced the shunt valve and the blocked catheter in her belly. She already looks a lot better then she did earlier today, and she is resting pretty well right now. If all goes smoothly we will be able to head home from the hospital tomorrow.
Love, Brad
6 comments:
Here is hoping that this shunt lasts a long time and functions at a level that is perfect for Carly.
Here is hoping that #13 is Lucky #13. I was so excited to hear that Carly is in school, she is going to love it! Her teachers are so lucky to have her. Sending all my positive energy her way.
Love, Julia
Sending quick recovery vibes Carly's way for Lucky Number 13. Keep up the good work Brad and Christa! You guys are always on top of what Carly needs. Hoping Carly gets to return to school quickly. ((HUGS))
Sending love & hoping for a quick recovery!
Love, Jane
Glad to hear the surgery went smoothly.We hope you get home today and have a restful weekend at home!
Sending you lots of love,
Jenny, Will, Kate, Tess and Mary Claire
Lucky #13. Hoping you get to go home Friday night, and that Carly's recovery is quick so she can get back to school and her new friends! Sending positive thoughts your way, and see you soon.
xo
Jen
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