Hydrocephalus

[livingwith]

I was born in Feb 1994. After a difficult 2-day labor for my mother, the OB opted to do a C-section. When I was born, they immediately noticed that my head was abnormally large. I was flown to another hospital about an hour and a half away by MedFlight where I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. I had a VP shunt placed when I was only 2 days old.
Over the years, things continued to go well. At age three, I had a tube extension done. Things went great until the age of 11. In September 2005, starti...Read the full article

[canuckmom]

Thank you. Your story really helped. My 10 month old has just received a shunt placement and I found your post very comforting and reassuring.

[mp327]

Hi--

I'm so glad to hear that you are doing so well! You certainly have the right attitude--live life to the fullest and appreciate every day! You are very wise at such a young age. I hope you will continue having good health!

Martha