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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Uh oh.  That Protein C test did look a bit off though, didn't it?
First, if you are having it done at the hospital that you had the scan done at, I would really see what their success rate is and how many they have done. I can only tell you that University of Tennessee has probably the least reactions (like seizures) after surgery and they have the most experience. We have MSU here but if Ellie had been diagnosed with a shunt, I had every intention of going to University of Tennessee. Cornell would've been my second choice. It is generally a successful surgery but the surgeon needs to have experience. I would also only use the ameroid constrictor method of closure...not the cellophane band.
He should not be free fed really. He should eat 4-6 small meals a day.
By the way, the canned L/D isn't that bad. RC LS 14 is good if he isn't allergic to it... |
He was not prescribed antibiotics before surgery, and I have to find out about the procedure they are using to close it off. The surgeon performing the operation is extremely experienced at this and they have an excellent success rate with this type of shunt. Still freaking out.....