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- I finally got referred to the GI doctor and they were able to see me today since they had a cancellation (thank goodness). I told the doc my symptoms and he thinks it may be due to being on so many antibiotics in the hospital and states that some...
- What a long day! Had to have shunt series x-rays, see the NS and then the neuro-opthal, plus travel a total of four hours round trip to the appts. That's okay though; sometimes a person has to travel to see the good docs :)Anyways, the NS appt...
- Well, I finally heard back from the NS office this past Friday and the nurse wants me to get a "shunt series" x-ray done prior to my appt on Monday to make sure everything is working correctly, etc. As far as the stomach pains go, I'm STILL waiting...
- Yesterday, I had my first headache since my VP Shunt surgery and couldn't get rid of it. Not sure if it was due to stress or what? I even took a pain pill and it didn't help. Today, it is better, but the area where my shunt is placed hurts a...
- Okay, so I was getting ready for bed and I had this weird sensation (stiff feeling) in my neck. Well, I went to look in the mirror and my VP shunt tubing appeared more prominent than ever and I could see it the bump really clear. It wasn't like...
- Hi everyone,I'm new to this group. I realize I have a problem after going to the casino last night and spending and losing hundreds of dollars that I didn't have. I'm not sure what happened as I was just going to the ATM and getting more and more...
- I had my VP Shunt put in about two weeks ago and I've been getting right lower abdominal cramping ever since that comes and goes...not sure if this is due to the shunt tubing or what?? Has anyone had this before with their VP shunt? Thanks :)
- I'm having a "blah" day today. I keep asking myself if I made the right decision and what have I gotten myself into after this VP surgery, etc. which was about 11 days ago. It scares me that I have this thing in my head and it will be there...
- Hi everyone,I'm still "hanging in there" with this recovery. I'm still dealing with this a nasty infection I got due to all the antibiotics they gave me while I was in the hospital. ugh! I wanted to check to see if anyone with a VP Shunt has a...
- Just wanted to compare notes with other fellow VP shunters on how long it took to actually feel back to "yourself" after having surgery? How much laying around did you do before feeling better, etc? Thanks!
- Just wanted to let you all know I survived my VP Shunt surgery last Thursday. Recovery has been kind of brutal due to having nausea issues due to anesthesia and meds, but I got discharged to come home late Saturday afternoon. I haven't eaten much...
- Well, tomorrow is finally my big day for the VP Shunt surgery....Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers...Surgery time is 11 a.m., but I have to go in early to get a CT guidance test done prior to surgery. Talk to you all soon! Thanks for all...
- Well, I went to my NS appt on Monday and now I have the VP Shunt Surgery scheduled for June 18th. The idea of the dr. drilling a hole in my head is totally freaking me and my husband out! Any suggestions on how to deal with all of this? I was...
- Hey everyone - Thanks again for all your replies on my previous post. The last couple of days I have had vision "splotches" in my right eye and it is making me scared because it only confirms how serious this dang PTC condition can be. As most of...
- Hi everyone -Hope everyone is having a Headache free day! I finally have an appt scheduled with a neurosurgeon on June 1st for my consult...yeah! I'm still really nervous about the whole thing on getting a shunt put in my head. This past Monday,...