Monthly Archives: November 2009

Let’s discuss ventricles

Posted on November 23, 2009 by skye

When we visit Winston-Salem, I take a lot of notes. I ask a lot of questions. And I come home and Google terms and look for images that help me understand what in the world the brain surgeon just tried … Continue reading →

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What IT looks like

Posted on November 23, 2009 by skye

There has been a lot of talk lately about Chad’s head. What’s in it. What’s not in it (largely because he attended NC State…but I digress). I’m KIDDING, all you Wolfpackers! In the Spring, we finally showed you the MRI … Continue reading →

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And another visit to Winston…

Posted on November 19, 2009 by skye

We have had such a busy week – three doctor’s appointments for the man of the house. Tuesday, we ventured to his neurologist. He received some changes to his current medications (increasing dosages) and two new additions. We’ve already discontinued … Continue reading →

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Home & resting

Posted on November 10, 2009 by skye

Chad was discharged Sunday afternoon. We waited for a wheelchair to take him downstairs, but no one ever came. So Chad just walked right out of the hospital. Don’t worry, we had permission. We got home shortly before dinner time … Continue reading →

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Surgery Day (Sat, 11/7) *Update String*

Posted on November 7, 2009 by skye

I will post all updates here as they become available. You can also find other updates by reading my Twitter feed on the right hand side of the blog, or on Facebook if you are a member. 7:00 am Chad … Continue reading →

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Friday Feast & Surgery rescheduled

Posted on November 6, 2009 by skye

Chad’s surgery has been rescheduled for 7am Saturday. And Chad can eat for a few hours….which is great news in itself. That’s all the news I have to report…unless you want to hear about the goings on of the Neuro … Continue reading →

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Still waiting…Friday 11/6 @ 4:45pm

Posted on November 6, 2009 by skye

You’re probably wondering where the updates are. Right? Well, Chad hasn’t gone into surgery yet. It’s 4:45. It’s quite possible that it will be pushed back til tomorrow. In other news, we’ve been walking laps around the floor, watching a … Continue reading →

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Good morning, so far!

Posted on November 6, 2009 by skye

Chad & I slept pretty well last night, despite the nurses and doctors poking and prodding him into the wee hours of the morning. I had some help from the mighty Excedrin PM – Chad had a monster dose of … Continue reading →

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Surgery tomorrow (Fri, 11/6)

Posted on November 5, 2009 by skye

The visit to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center went well. Good news – there is no new tumor growth! We suspected as much, but it’s always good to hear it confirmed by a medical professional. Chad’s shunt setting was … Continue reading →

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Thinking of IT

Posted on November 3, 2009 by skye

When we first started this whole journey with IT, I was numb. There. I said it. I admit it. I remember chasing thoughts that were running through my head so quickly that I couldn’t catch up. I tried to push … Continue reading →

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