We knew the shunt was starting to show signs of clogging and when Carly went in to see neurosurgery on Monday to investigate, they agreed that it was not working as it should. After checking Dr. Gupta's schedule, today was the best option for surgery to replace it. Carly headed into the OR around 2:45 this afternoon and Dr. Gupta replaced most of the shunt components. This shunt lasted for five and a half weeks which is an improvement over many of the previous 29 shunts. The most encouraging news is that Dr. Gupta reported that Carly's CSF looked as clear and healthy as it has in the last few years, looking more like water (as it should) and less like peach Snapple (as it was described by Dr. Auguste after another shunt revision.) Carly is resting in her hospital bed next to me now, and she should be back home early in the day tomorrow. Christa and I commented about how good it felt to have a stretch of five and a half weeks out of the hospital, and we can't wait to top that record soon.
Love, Brad
5 comments:
On the right track! I like the image of you two together in the bed and love the image of her being home for her new record breaking stretch for shunt life. 31? Not on Carly's watch.
C'mon #30! Much love to you guys!!
Robin
Looks like some positive (likely interconnected?) trends -- longer shunt life and clearer CSF which means better protein levels, right? This is what we've hoping for so we'll keep hoping and visualizing that it continues getting better and better. hope Carly gets some good rest and that you all can enjoy some more fun family time as the weather gets nice.
lots of love to you!,
sheila and keith
Sounds like a lot to be hopeful for to keep your spirits up in the hospital. Sending lots of love your way. Trip pics were great, by the way, thanks for sharing!
Sending continued vibes for lower and lower protein levels. Carly will break this record! Hoping 31 is never necessary. ((HUGS))
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