CindyV

Sunday, January 25, 2009

These four great kids are the reason that I need to get better!

Miriam said...: Still reading, Cindy--keep hanging in there!
Miriam; January 26, 2009 at 6:50 AM
Anonymous said...: praying for you and your 4 wonderful kids!; January 26, 2009 at 7:40 PM
lace1070 said...: I will keep you in my prayers for much needed relief. I know that with me when I over exert myself the nausea hits me pretty hard. A sign that I need to chill more that I am willing. Hang in there ~ Hugs ~ Lace; January 27, 2009 at 11:48 AM

4-14-14-eye strabismus surgery
2-27-12-shunt removed for possible infection
2-4-12-shunt internalized again
1-28-12-shunt externalized for possible infection
12-23-11-shunt ligation removed because of pressure increase. Antisiphoning device added
12-19-11-shunt ligation. The shunt was tied off in hopes of no longer needing it
7-29-11-removed adhesions and abdominal scar tissue causing bowel obstructions
7-7-09-internalized shunt drainage & replaced shunt valves
6-10-09-abdominal sugery due to infection of shunt. Removed gallbladder & appendix (to prevent future infection) & externalized shunt drainage
6-1-09-shorten shunt tubing/catheter in abdomen
3-16-09-2nd vp shunt placement surgery (left side of brain)
2-5-09-shunt revision surgery (right side of brain)
12-16-08-shunt revision surgery (right side of brain)
12-15-08-vp shunt placement surgery (right side of brain)
2-6-08-Chiari decompression surgery (brain toncils, top vertebrae and back of skull worked over)