We knew Carly's shunt was on borrowed time, and she has let us know that it is time for a change. She will have surgery tomorrow around 2pm to bring on shunt number seventeen. It is frustrating that her shunts aren't lasting more than a few weeks, but the extremely high protein in her CSF continues to cause problems. Dr. Gupta plans to use a new type of shunt valve that is designed for high protein cases, and we're hoping that it will give Carly some more time between surgeries.
Love, Brad
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I'll be thinking of you guys today and sending positive energy. It would be so wonderful if the new shunt were less likely to clog. Carly is amazing and so are you guys.
We will be thinking about Carly today and hoping that the new shunt will do the trick. - M&M
Agreed...one of these days. Hopefully tomorrow will be the day. Love to you all!
Big hugs for the day...see you soon! And love the new look of the blog...super cute!
Thinking of you all today and hoping she's out of the hospital in no time. Jen L.
Sending positive thoughts from Seattle. Go shunt #17! Carly is such a trooper! Hang in there guys.
Much love,
Robin
sending love to carly & her parents! thinking of you all and hoping this is it for the shunt! love you guys. xo
thinking of you guys today! hoping shunt #17 is a free and clear shunt and keeps carly from having to go through this again. love and hugs and thanks for the updates!
sarah & matt
sending happy sunny carly kisses from kate and kaveh!
Hoping 17 is it for a good, long time. Sending love and wishes for a quick and easy recovery. xo
Hoping along with everyone that this shunt is supershunt! Sending lots of love to you three. ((HUGS))
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