I am Back to Play Around Here
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141971)
Philippines
September 9, 2026 9:23pm CST
It has been a long time since I have been in mylot. I was so busy and trying to adjust to new changes happening in my life lately. Now, I am settled living with my younger sister and trying to assist her child with mild autism. I stopped working online for now and am considering it as my time off for working so hard these past few years.
How are you, guys?
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@DaddyEvil (179042)
• United States
10 Sep
Hey! Welcome back! I've really missed talking with you! 
To be honest, things aren't going as well for me as they could be going... Earlier this year I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and have just spent a week in the hospital while tests were run on me to see if getting a shunt and hose installed in my head would help with the problems I've been having. (I'm pleased with what the tests showed and hope the neurologist agrees that the shunt is a good fit for me.)
I've also been losing weight since I talked with you last. I've lost over 70 lbs/31.7 kg since last November. I still want to lose some more before I'm done.
I really hope you can stick around again, at least for a while. 
To be honest, things aren't going as well for me as they could be going... Earlier this year I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and have just spent a week in the hospital while tests were run on me to see if getting a shunt and hose installed in my head would help with the problems I've been having. (I'm pleased with what the tests showed and hope the neurologist agrees that the shunt is a good fit for me.)
I've also been losing weight since I talked with you last. I've lost over 70 lbs/31.7 kg since last November. I still want to lose some more before I'm done.
I really hope you can stick around again, at least for a while. 4 people like this
@xstitcher (40815)
• Petaluma, California
10 Sep
You were diagnosed with hydrocephalus??? Did the doctors say how you contracted it? I got it when I was born. Did a report on it in a Junior college class and found out a lot about myself.
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@xstitcher (40815)
• Petaluma, California
11 Sep
@DaddyEvil Has the doctor said anything about implanting a shunt?
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@DaddyEvil (179042)
• United States
11 Sep
@xstitcher Mine is a case of older adult normal pressure hydrocephalus. For people over 60, it can just happen slowly. The body doesn't reabsorb the fluid as quickly as it should and it gradually builds up in the skull until it puts too much pressure on the ventricles of the brain, causing problems.
While I was in the hospital, the neurologist set a slow drain in my spine and drew off some spinal fluid every hour for a week. The pressure is slowly building back up in my head, and problems are beginning again.
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@xstitcher (40815)
• Petaluma, California
10 Sep
Welcome back. Things are a little crazy, here--I had a job, then lost a job, and then got a new job, then wound up being "on call" at that job.
In the meantime, I am trying to get other things done--like getting ready for a craft show in November. 
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@Shavkat (141971)
• Philippines
11 Sep
It has been months since I hardly touched my personal computer. I cannot even push myself to find a new job online. But then, I took my time and took things lightly. I am still waiting for myself to thrive again with a particular job soon. I hope you are adjusted to your new job at present.
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@xstitcher (40815)
• Petaluma, California
11 Sep
@Shavkat Thank you. I hope you are able to find a job you like.
@Deepizzaguy (126474)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Sep
I am doing okay working at home sharing news stories and completing surveys while getting checkups from physicians monthly by telephone.
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@Deepizzaguy (126474)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Sep
@Shavkat Thank you for your kind words.
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@AmbiePam (132503)
• United States
10 Sep
I’m doing well, and I have to say it is really good to see you. I’ve been busy with doctor appointments if you can call that busy. Next month I go on a cruise to Canada with my sister, her family, and my dad and his wife.
Your sister must be so grateful to have you help with her son. It’s wonderful you can be there for them both.
I’ve been busy with doctor appointments if you can call that busy. Next month I go on a cruise to Canada with my sister, her family, and my dad and his wife.
Your sister must be so grateful to have you help with her son. It’s wonderful you can be there for them both.1 person likes this
@luisadannointed (13211)
• Philippines
21 Sep
Wow! That's great, someone will take care of your niece, do you consult a doctor?
AI have a friend who have the same challenges in his son, he resigned from his job and focus on his son, you know what, right now his son is already attending normal school.
Its really advisable that someone will focus on them and religiously do their regular check up and do a daily routine for them. God bless you all.
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