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ctco223 · December 7th, 2011, 06:26 PM

So, my younger sister recently had brain surgery and things aren't improving as they should be. She has fluid building up where the cyst was removed and the doctors are talking about putting in a shunt. I have grasped the basic concept, just wondering if anyone has dealt with this and knows anything that might help put me at ease about it. It just makes me sick to my stomach thinking about such a big procedure and what complications may come up. Very scary stuff.

pat_08GT_Spyder · December 7th, 2011, 06:41 PM

oh shit, sorry to hear man... my fiancee deals with brain stuff, not so much on the surgical side, but she might know, i'll send her an email.

good luck to you and your sister.

Mech Automator · December 7th, 2011, 06:53 PM

Rough, I am sure it will be ok though.

ctco223 · December 7th, 2011, 09:16 PM

Thanks guys. Just trying to gather as much info as I can. I've done hours of research, just looking for life stories and not so much the science behind it.

MitsubishiBitch2010 · December 7th, 2011, 10:40 PM

How old is your sis? Do you know if she is getting a VP shunt? She probably has hydrocephalus which is a buildup of fluid or csf(cerb spinal fluid) in the brain cavity. This shunt is to help relieve that pressure. So she will go into surgery and they will drill a hole into her skull and insert a small catheter... there will be a valve that is positioned behind her ear... then the tube will end probably in the stomach area... when the pressure in the head builds up from the excess fluid the valve will open up then the extra fluid will drain into the abdomen... its nothing bad at all its something that will help take the pressure down in her skull in order for her brain/body to heal better/faster after her surgery... I graduated nursing school last december and I took care of a little boy at Childrens hospital once with one of these... if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to I can try to help you as best as I can. Dont be afraid to message me id love to help you through this I know its rough especially when you dont completely understand everything it can be scary... good luck i will pray for your family!!!! PS hopefully that wasnt too much science for you whoops

Mech Automator · December 7th, 2011, 11:04 PM

^ Lol to the rescue!

ctco223 · December 8th, 2011, 12:24 AM

Thanks, thats actually the part I'm grasping though. She has hydrocephalus where cerebrospinal fluid is building up due to a blockage from an arachnoid cyst which has been removed but is still causing a blockage in her right temporal lobe. I was just concerned about her life after this shunt. Just the concerns of having one, how her lifestyle will change, frequent doctor visits, possible failure of the valve. I just don't know how problematic they can be or what kind of restrictions it might cause her to have.

NitroGlisson · December 8th, 2011, 09:13 AM

Tyler I sure hope your sister will be fine. I have a friend who had one of these for similar reasons and it worked perfectly, he healed, and now has no issues.

Korinda...Great post! Got you an e-rep!

MitsubishiBitch2010 · December 8th, 2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ctco223

Thanks, thats actually the part I'm grasping though. She has hydrocephalus where cerebrospinal fluid is building up due to a blockage from an arachnoid cyst which has been removed but is still causing a blockage in her right temporal lobe. I was just concerned about her life after this shunt. Just the concerns of having one, how her lifestyle will change, frequent doctor visits, possible failure of the valve. I just don't know how problematic they can be or what kind of restrictions it might cause her to have.

Ya the shunt is a lifelong commitment the doctors visits are to keep an eye on the device to make sure its keeping the pressure/fluid down in her head. By these checkups they will be able to tell if the valve is cooperating... if not the valve is located around the ear area and the valve will just need replaced but it being located here it prevents them from having to go into the skull they can just go right under the skin...the only other issues i see affecting her later in life is as she grows they may need to replace the catheter going into her belly just because as she grows the tube will need to be longer to reach down there.

ctco223 · December 8th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Gotcha, thanks. It was just a big shock when I found out yesterday and I was trying to understand it the best I could.

MitsubishiBitch2010 · December 8th, 2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroGlisson

Korinda...Great post! Got you an e-rep!

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Rob Z · December 9th, 2011, 07:04 AM

Tyler,
Praying for your Sister.. Stay Strong

ctco223 · December 13th, 2011, 10:49 PM

Thanks guys. Just had a doctors visit yesterday. They said its looking a little worse. That was just the opthamologist though. She still has to see her surgeon to see what has to be done. I appreciate the support.

XxkevinchuxX · December 14th, 2011, 01:00 AM

thats rough to hear man. i cant offer much or any info for that matter. but im rooting for yall.

MitsubishiBitch2010 · December 14th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Praying for you guys... Keep us updated...

ctco223 · December 22nd, 2011, 12:05 AM

She got to come home from the hospital today. Everything went smoothly.

Chris05 · December 22nd, 2011, 03:15 AM

Good to hear! Congrats!

MitsubishiBitch2010 · December 22nd, 2011, 06:34 AM

Yay

thats so exciting Im glad you all get to spend the Holidays together!!!

Pedro · December 22nd, 2011, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctco223

She got to come home from the hospital today. Everything went smoothly.

Good for her!

Tyler you're a good brother. You should continue your research and familiarize yourself with her condition and terms associated with it. You'll be a great asset to your family and her if she or they ever have questions. I will keep your family in my prayers.

I'm impressed at those members who posted here I love seeing people help other people. That's the way it should be.

Happy Holidays all.

ctco223 · December 27th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Thanks guys. I bet it's hard to find this kind of support on other forums. Great to know I can come to club4g for just about anything.

NitroGlisson · December 27th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Great to hear Tyler...so glad your sister is making progress!

Animefreak1983 · December 28th, 2011, 05:36 PM

Good friend of mine has one.
Plus I've got alot of medical experience, so if you have any questions or anything PM me.

ctco223 · January 6th, 2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animefreak1983

Good friend of mine has one.
Plus I've got alot of medical experience, so if you have any questions or anything PM me.

Thanks, I'll be sure to remember this.

ctco223 · February 2nd, 2012, 12:02 AM

She had to have another surgery, but this one should have it taken care of.

Pedro · February 2nd, 2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctco223

She had to have another surgery, but this one should have it taken care of.

Sorry to hear about another surgery, but it sounds like a promising prognosis. Much love to you and yours!

December 7th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	Brain Shunt Procedure So, my younger sister recently had brain surgery and things aren't improving as they should be. She has fluid building up where the cyst was removed and the doctors are talking about putting in a shunt. I have grasped the basic concept, just wondering if anyone has dealt with this and knows anything that might help put me at ease about it. It just makes me sick to my stomach thinking about such a big procedure and what complications may come up. Very scary stuff.

December 7th, 2011, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mech Automator Senior Member Name: Kevin Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rapid City/Sioux Falls, SD Vehicle: 08/GS Posts: 200 Rep Power: 2	Rough, I am sure it will be ok though. __________________ Success doesn't come to you. You go to it.

December 7th, 2011, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
MitsubishiBitch2010 Senior Member Name: Korinda Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2010 Eclipse GS sport Posts: 690 Rep Power: 3	How old is your sis? Do you know if she is getting a VP shunt? She probably has hydrocephalus which is a buildup of fluid or csf(cerb spinal fluid) in the brain cavity. This shunt is to help relieve that pressure. So she will go into surgery and they will drill a hole into her skull and insert a small catheter... there will be a valve that is positioned behind her ear... then the tube will end probably in the stomach area... when the pressure in the head builds up from the excess fluid the valve will open up then the extra fluid will drain into the abdomen... its nothing bad at all its something that will help take the pressure down in her skull in order for her brain/body to heal better/faster after her surgery... I graduated nursing school last december and I took care of a little boy at Childrens hospital once with one of these... if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to I can try to help you as best as I can. Dont be afraid to message me id love to help you through this I know its rough especially when you dont completely understand everything it can be scary... good luck i will pray for your family!!!! PS hopefully that wasnt too much science for you whoops __________________ 20% tint, Million color LEDGlow underglow, G2 pink calipers, Enkei Lf10 rims, dual Magnaflow mufflers, R.J.S. neon pink harnesses, harness bar, pillar guage pod, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, custom fuel door, rear seat delete, Fujita CAI Last edited by MitsubishiBitch2010; December 7th, 2011 at 10:45 PM.

December 7th, 2011, 11:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mech Automator Senior Member Name: Kevin Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rapid City/Sioux Falls, SD Vehicle: 08/GS Posts: 200 Rep Power: 2	^ Lol to the rescue! __________________ Success doesn't come to you. You go to it.

December 8th, 2011, 09:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
NitroGlisson Soon to be SC'd :) Name: Don Glisson Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT Posts: 25,384 Rep Power: 30	Tyler I sure hope your sister will be fine. I have a friend who had one of these for similar reasons and it worked perfectly, he healed, and now has no issues. Korinda...Great post! Got you an e-rep! __________________ Mods: Nitro's Little Girl With Attitude

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December 7th, 2011, 06:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,436 Rep Power: 9	oh shit, sorry to hear man... my fiancee deals with brain stuff, not so much on the surgical side, but she might know, i'll send her an email. good luck to you and your sister.

December 7th, 2011, 09:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	Thanks guys. Just trying to gather as much info as I can. I've done hours of research, just looking for life stories and not so much the science behind it.

December 8th, 2011, 12:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	Thanks, thats actually the part I'm grasping though. She has hydrocephalus where cerebrospinal fluid is building up due to a blockage from an arachnoid cyst which has been removed but is still causing a blockage in her right temporal lobe. I was just concerned about her life after this shunt. Just the concerns of having one, how her lifestyle will change, frequent doctor visits, possible failure of the valve. I just don't know how problematic they can be or what kind of restrictions it might cause her to have.

December 8th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	Gotcha, thanks. It was just a big shock when I found out yesterday and I was trying to understand it the best I could.

December 9th, 2011, 07:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rob Z Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dayton, OH Vehicle: 2006/Eclipse/GT Posts: 168 Rep Power: 1	Tyler, Praying for your Sister.. Stay Strong

December 13th, 2011, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	Thanks guys. Just had a doctors visit yesterday. They said its looking a little worse. That was just the opthamologist though. She still has to see her surgeon to see what has to be done. I appreciate the support.

December 14th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
MitsubishiBitch2010 Senior Member Name: Korinda Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2010 Eclipse GS sport Posts: 690 Rep Power: 3	Praying for you guys... Keep us updated... __________________ 20% tint, Million color LEDGlow underglow, G2 pink calipers, Enkei Lf10 rims, dual Magnaflow mufflers, R.J.S. neon pink harnesses, harness bar, pillar guage pod, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, custom fuel door, rear seat delete, Fujita CAI

December 22nd, 2011, 12:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	She got to come home from the hospital today. Everything went smoothly.

December 22nd, 2011, 06:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
MitsubishiBitch2010 Senior Member Name: Korinda Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2010 Eclipse GS sport Posts: 690 Rep Power: 3	Yay thats so exciting Im glad you all get to spend the Holidays together!!! __________________ 20% tint, Million color LEDGlow underglow, G2 pink calipers, Enkei Lf10 rims, dual Magnaflow mufflers, R.J.S. neon pink harnesses, harness bar, pillar guage pod, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, custom fuel door, rear seat delete, Fujita CAI

December 27th, 2011, 03:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	Thanks guys. I bet it's hard to find this kind of support on other forums. Great to know I can come to club4g for just about anything.

December 27th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#21 (permalink)
NitroGlisson Soon to be SC'd :) Name: Don Glisson Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT Posts: 25,384 Rep Power: 30	Great to hear Tyler...so glad your sister is making progress! __________________ Mods: Nitro's Little Girl With Attitude

December 28th, 2011, 05:36 PM	#22 (permalink)
Animefreak1983 I love To Drift Name: Jeremy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Morton, IL Vehicle: 07 Eclipse GT Posts: 2,381 Rep Power: 3	Good friend of mine has one. Plus I've got alot of medical experience, so if you have any questions or anything PM me.

February 2nd, 2012, 12:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
ctco223 Member Name: Tyler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gt Posts: 46 Rep Power: 1	She had to have another surgery, but this one should have it taken care of.

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