So looking back over my posts I realized I didn't explain what this past surgery was. Friday I was in the er and admitted; and Saturday I had surgery. Basically they put a shunt in my back where the leak is coming from. The shunt redirects the leak from the incision to my abdomen where it is theoretically absorbed. That was probably one of the methods every doctor tries to avoid at all costs, but given I had leaked a large volume at least 3 times in such a short window, they felt it was the only viable choice.
I feel like the next couple of days will be crucial I'm determining whether this surgery actually worked.
One of the main problems I'm having, besides deep pain @ the incision sites, is severe positional headaches. This is due to the shunt & is why I'm on the caffeine. The caffeine is supposed to be temporary until my body can adjust to being upright again. I also believe I can feel the pain from the shunt when it is working. I'm hoping over time that too will change.
Anyway thank you all for your continued support & prayers. I am so grateful for my neighbors, my family, & friends who have stepped up to help out!
I have a follow up on July 3, so hopefully my body can keep itself together & heal so my veins don't have to experience any more torture.
I'm planning on making a blog for those who aren't on fb. It will basically say the same thing. But I didn't realize even if i made my posts public, the only way they could be viewed was by having an account.
Thanks all & hopefully the worst of it is over!❤❤❤
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