Doctor Appointment

By DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
United States
October 1, 2026 2:40pm CST
We just got home from seeing the Neurologist this morning. She informed me that I'm a good candidate for the shunt and drain hose. We were told that the actual surgeon was there today but he was busy so we talked with his nurse, instead. She told us that my case is fairly urgent so they will get me an appointment as quickly as they can. We're waiting for them to set an appointment time and date now. The nurse showed us pictures of a shunt and hose and explained how the surgery should go. She did tell us that I should only be in the hospital again for ONE day. The surgery will be done in the afternoon. Somebody at the hospital will shave a patch of hair above/behind my ear for the shunt. The hose will be worked into/under my scalp and down my neck with an opening draining into my abdominal cavity. She said normally, the only complaint they get is from where the tube is worked under the skin and it may be sore for several days. We do have to watch for infection at the entry site and it's possible for the tube to rub a hole in my skin. IF that happens, they'll need to remove the hose and try again. I'll post another discussion when we find out more.
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28 responses
Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (14310)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct
Hello …..I’ve missed you x I hope you get a date really soon.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
Hello... Do I know you? You know myLot isn't a dating site, right?
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (14310)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct
@DaddyEvil lol ….. our paths have crossed a few times ….. Darn it …..im in the wrong place then ! Seriously , I do hope that you get your operation soon.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
@Traceyjayne I'm gonna tell your hubby! Thank you. They seem to be hurrying along this time.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (240908)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Oct
I hope you can get scheduled soon.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
Thank you. They don't seem to be dragging their feet this time.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (129687)
• United States
1 Oct
I am so glad they are doing the surgery, but good lord, they want to mess with your body like that and only be in the hospital for one day? That sounds crazy when the other procedure had you in the hospital for several days. You’re probably relieved though that it will just be a day, huh.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
The neurologist said I'd have checkups with her every couple of weeks for a while to make sure everything was going well. (She also told Pretty that if she noticed me having any problems, she was to call immediately. ) Yes, I'm glad I don't have to be stuck in the hospital for an extended stay!
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (57580)
• Canada
1 Oct
I hope that they aren't fast tracking this procedure, it seems like one day in hospital is a short time given what they are doing. Take care.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
I don't know. It seems like a simple enough procedure to me. I will, thank you.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (15447)
• Ireland
1 Oct
@daddyevil I wish you well with that, and that you’ll enjoy a benefit from it.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
Thank you. I hope I'm doing as well after the shunt is installed as I did after the trial period. I felt like I did before I started having problems.
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7295)
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2 Oct
May the good plan come to fruition safely and no complications.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Hey! Long time, no see! I hope you and your family are all doing well. Where have you been hiding? Thank you.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
@everwonderwhy You're welcome. I just knew you disappeared and I was worried about you. I've been having some problems. I am dizzy most of the time, fall a lot (I broke a front tooth twice from falling.), have headaches and forget words I commonly use. It hasn't been fun. I was in the hospital for 5 days a couple of weeks ago. The doctor put a trial drain into my back and slowly bled off spinal fluid to see if that helped me. It really did help a lot! I'm eager now for them to put the shunt into my head and keep draining off fluid from my head. .
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PsalmOneCares
@everwonderwhy (7295)
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2 Oct
@DaddyEvil Thank you DE for asking. Life's been extremely busy. I started work at a private Christian college since 2023. How are you feeling, so far? How are you doing?
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (170699)
• United States
1 Oct
My little guy had a shunt all of his life. You are lucky in that you are at your maximum adult growth (we hope). You would not out grow your shunt.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Very true. If I grow any more, that's a totally different problem.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (88475)
• United States
2 Oct
Ick. Sounds disgusting. I hope it gets done quickly and the surgery is a success. I’m praying for you!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you. It sounds Ick to me, too, but I know it's what needs to happen, anyway.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (149815)
• Roseburg, Oregon
2 Oct
I just said a prayer for you that everything will go good for you.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you.
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rakski
@rakski (162545)
• Philippines
2 Oct
I hope you get a schedule as soon as possible
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you. I hope they get it scheduled soon.
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rakski
@rakski (162545)
• Philippines
2 Oct
@DaddyEvil true! I hope so too
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MoonMaa
@MoonMaa (833)
• United States
2 Oct
May you have a successful surgery and quick recovery.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you. I'm sure everything will turn out just fine.
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B
@pitsipeahie (5808)
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2 Oct
Hey, DE you are always in my prayers. Always happy to see you around here.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you. I'm always happy to see you here, too.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
@pitsipeahie Thank you.
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B
@pitsipeahie (5808)
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2 Oct
@DaddyEvil We'll get through this in God's grace.
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nawala
@nawala123 (24092)
• Indonesia
2 Oct
I think after the surgery you should bedrest for few days
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
I may not have a choice about that.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
@nawala123 Thank you very much.
nawala
@nawala123 (24092)
• Indonesia
2 Oct
@DaddyEvil i hope you get well soon after the surgery
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (12568)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
2 Oct
Is it going to be permanent ? what's it suppose to do it ?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Yes, it will be permanent. It slowly drains the cerebral fluid. There is supposed to be some spinal fluid in a person's head but not enough to cause too much pressure on their brain. The doctor will be able to adjust the amount of fluid that is draining from my head using a strong magnet to make adjustments.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
3 Oct
@2ndchances24 Thank you very much.
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Gayle Harrelson
@2ndchances24 (12568)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
3 Oct
@DaddyEvil OH Man that's crazy, I sure hope it helps & everything goes well for you, prayers are being sent.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (194629)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Oct
I think it's nice to have surgery in the afternoon and not early in the morning like some seem to want. Some soreness compared to what you have been going through, I would think, would be A-Okay. I hope so anyway. I hope they get it right the first time and it doesn't rub your skin. I sure hope it works well for you.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (194629)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Oct
@DaddyEvil ........I hope so. A little pain to get to some normalcy would be just fine in my book. I hope it all goes well.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
4 Oct
@celticeagle Thank you. I appreciate that.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
3 Oct
Thank you. I think doctors do surgery when they feel freshest so they make fewer mistakes. I won't mind a little pain considering the way I feel normally.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (141193)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Oct
I am glad they are going to get you in fast.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thanks. I'm happy about that, too.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (101284)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Oct
Best of luck to you, many blessings, and keeping you in my prayers.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you. I appreciate that.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (92380)
• United States
1 Oct
I hope they can schedule you soon so you can get it done and over with. Its crazy though how so many procedures are done and the patient goes home so soon thereafter. Wishing you all the best my friend
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
I agree. I'm glad I don't have to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. Thank you very much.
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Fleur
@Fleura (36127)
• United Kingdom
1 Oct
Well, I hope that goes smoothly and it relieves your problems!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
1 Oct
Thank you very much. I'm sure everything will be okay.
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Michael
@Wrexxo (8932)
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1 Oct
Glad you got some answers today and that they're moving fast on it. One day in the hospital sounds a lot better than what you were probably expecting. Hope the appointment comes through soon, and keep us posted.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (178970)
• United States
2 Oct
Thank you. I definitely will keep you posted. Pretty kept telling me I'd be in the hospital for several days again. I'm glad the doctor set her straight on that.
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