Lumbar Puncture - 5 Days in the Hospital
By DE
@DaddyEvil (175362)
United States
July 7, 2026 2:34pm CST
I just got the call from the nurse who set up the lumbar puncture for the hydrocephalus. I go in on August 24th and will be in the hospital for 5 days. Since I only do myLot on my laptop, that means you won't hear from me after that until I'm out of the hospital and home again.
The nurse said they would have me do a speach therapy session as soon as I get there to check and see what problems I'm having. (I don't have any problems with speaking. I have problems walking and standing without falling down. Pretty said it would be obvious to them what my physical problems are when we get there so they can test those before and after the lumbar puncture.)
I really dislike hospitals but this is a necessary testing so I HAVE to do it. I will load my phone with new ebooks before I go and see what other things I need. The nurse said she'd send a schedule along with things I'm allowed to have and what meds I'll need to bring with me. I'm NOT allowed any aspirin (I take a daily baby aspirin.) for 7 days before I get there and one other daily med but I can't remember what else she said off-hand. It will be in the documents she's sending me.
And now you know everything I know at this point.
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13 responses
@wolfgirl569 (137032)
• Marion, Ohio
8h
I am just glad they have you scheduled for the testing. Those five days will go fast
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@AmbiePam (122392)
• United States
8h
I’m going to pray hard for you, young man. I know it’s unpleasant, and that’s underselling it because I clearly remember my lumbar puncture, and I don’t have the seriousness of what you do.
We’ll keep you entertained right up until you have to go into the hospital!
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
7h
Me, too! And I really hope so! Pretty can't come with me since she won't have a way home again. I'm sure I'll be using my phone a lot more than normal.
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@Traceyjayne (12001)
• United Kingdom
8h
I’m pleased you have a date. You’re right it is necessary so you must go…..be brave my friend ! I do hope they can do something to help you .
You will be fine for 5 days with all your books ….
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
7h
They says I'll need to stay on my back if I'm in bed. I know they'll keep waking me up to check blood pressure and monitor me but I hope they let me get some sleep, too.
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
7h
@Traceyjayne It's 70 miles one way and nope. She can't drive and I probably won't tell any more of my family that I'll be gone. My brother, Steve, that picks up our groceries for us MIGHT find out but not if I can help it. 
@Traceyjayne (12001)
• United Kingdom
7h
@DaddyEvil yes, that is the problem, they do keep waking you up to do tests …im sure you will be able to get sleep too though …
How far away from where you live is the hospital ? Will Pretty be able to visit you ?
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@toniganzon (77493)
• Philippines
6h
You'll be bleeding if you continue to take aspirin as it's a blood thinner.
I can't wait for you to get the proper treatment and be well.
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
6h
I'm already not allowed to take anything else for headaches, which I have almost every morning when I wake up.
I hope they get everything figured out and I won't have to do the hospital thing again.
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@Juliaacv (56673)
• Canada
7h
This sounds like a big 'pill' to swallow, so the old saying goes.
But necessary to find a diagnosis.
I hope that the time there isn't terrible and that the diagnosis is easily found by the doctors and that they can start you on a course of treatment. You're such a huge part of our myLot family, and I cannot imagine how Pretty feels when she sees that you aren't well.
I will send you prayers and positive vibes.
And I also, hope that they can help you as a result of the testing.
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@Juliaacv (56673)
• Canada
7h
@DaddyEvil Don't think of the worst DE, I know it is easy to do, but do not let your mind go there.
Just try to find something that you can do quietly to pass the time when you have to lie still. For me, as silly as this sounds, it is counting. I count forwards, backwards, by 3's by different numbers and then backwards again. I can keep still and it helps pass the time.
And you'll be in so many friends prayers, just here on the site, that you will have to be fine.
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
6h
@Juliaacv I'll have my phone with me so can read all I want without anyone telling me there are other things I should be doing. I'm currently loading up my phone with extra ebooks to read while I'm not busy.
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
7h
Thank you. I appreciate that. If needed, they'll do a drain from my head to my abdomen to drain off excess spinal fluid as it builds up. I'm not looking forward to that, either.
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@Neil43 (4542)
•
8h
That sounds like a lot to prepare for, but it’s good that you have a clear plan and helpful information from the nurse. Five days in the hospital isn’t fun, but hopefully having some good ebooks and knowing what to expect will make it a little easier. It’s great that they’re being thorough with the testing, even if the speech therapy part seems a bit unnecessary for you! I’ll miss hearing from you while you’re away, but I’m wishing you all the best for the procedure and a smooth stay. Take care, and I’ll be looking forward to catching up when you’re back home, DE!
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@celticeagle (191086)
• Boise, Idaho
5h
Puncture? Oh, it sounds like such fun. NOT!! 5 days? I like the hospital(the attention I guess) but most people don't. Best of luck and hope all goes well and it isn't too painful or horrific.
One thing I was thinking of is that this could be something positive to add to your SS claim.
Don't forget your charger!
@FourWalls (87499)
• United States
3h
I’ll put you on my prayer list. I’m sorry you have to have it, and you have to go nearly a week without us (and we have to go without you!), and I certainly pray it’s a successful surgery. And prayers for Pretty….as I like to say, nobody goes through something like this alone, it affects everyone in the family. 
@RasmaSandra (98780)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9h
I wish you the very best of luck, many blessings, and will put you in my prayers when you get to the hospital, Just in case
https://www.doctronic.ai/procedures-screenings-tests/preparing-for-your-lumbar-puncture-a-step-by-step-guide-hsL9Hi/
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@xFiacre (14923)
• Ireland
9h
@daddyevil I hope that goes really well for you and the the test leads on to appropriate treatment and care.
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@DaddyEvil (175362)
• United States
8h
Thank you very much. I'm sure everything will be fine.
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@sallypup (69393)
• Centralia, Washington
6h
You just described my worst nightmare. You are tough as old fashioned nails. Please know that my heart is with you in this trial.
