[pmdc5286]

Just letting you know I won't be around at all tomorrow. I will be leaving my house at 830 with appts and test at 10:30, 11:00, and 2:30. I don't know how I am going to feel after my tests tomorrow, so it may be Thursday before I get back online. I am soooooo scared!!!!! I just want to cancel everything. I cant go thru with it!

[MrsStuartD]

You can do this. It's the only way to get better. Since I can't be there with you to hold your hand and tell you that it'll all be ok just remember that I will be thinking of you and encouraging you from here

[Max n Meghan's Mom]

I'm sorry I wasn't here to offer you support before you went. I hope everything went well. Big hugs...

[MrsStuartD]

How did it go Patty? How are you feeling? Any news yet?

I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the best!

[pmdc5286]

I am finally able to get back on. I was not admitted, but have been dealing with very bad headaches and have been in bed since I got home. One test was good, and one test wasn't. My eye test showed no signs of any damage from increased pressure which is good.

My shunt test is another story. They tapped my shunt twice and was unable to get any fluid out. They tapped both the reservoir and the valve itself. They doctors are very concerned about this. The CT scans they have also show that the ventricle has collapsed around the shunt tubing as well. I am just waiting now on the drs to decide what they are going to do. My dr was going to consult with the entire neurosurg team to make the decision

I have been in lots of pain since Wed and have not been able to log on. I am sorry. I will try to do better.

[MrsStuartD]

Don't even think of being sorry for not being on here much. You are in pain and not well! And even with that you are doing a good job at being host. Take care of yourself right now. Let us know what they decide to do.

[Max n Meghan's Mom]

I'm so sorry sweetie. I was hoping you'd get some good news.

And don't you dare worry about your time here! Just take care of yourself!!!