The procedure outlined below went as expected for the doctors, but more involved than any of us expected. While it was an outpatient type of 'procedure'... installing the catheter was in the OR. She was not expecting that level of post-op pain, and she has a high threshold... look at what she;s already been through, aye?
That said, the pain has diminished quite a bit. She'll now has the ability to drain the fluid on her own, vs. going to the hospital every 7-10 days.
Now up in San Francisco again, appointments start at noon on Monday the 30th. Fingers, toes, and all possible body parts crossed, she'll be formally be accepted in to the trial, and can start the new meds this week.... ideally Monday or Tuesday!
That said, the pain has diminished quite a bit. She'll now has the ability to drain the fluid on her own, vs. going to the hospital every 7-10 days.
Now up in San Francisco again, appointments start at noon on Monday the 30th. Fingers, toes, and all possible body parts crossed, she'll be formally be accepted in to the trial, and can start the new meds this week.... ideally Monday or Tuesday!
