Tomorrow is the 2016 Hydrocephalus Walk to raise money to ultimately find a cure for hydrocephalus. Between the two of us, Ken and I will raise one thousand dollars. I want to thank all those who gave money for this event.
I had shunt revision surgery in April, and may be looking at another surgery sometime later this year. Shunts are not a cure, they're only a management tool.
Shunts are supposed to last an average of ten years for adults. Unfortunately with me lately they've lasted less time than that. As I was reminded by my neurosurgeon that's why it's an average; some last more, some less. With shunt replacement surgery in 2013 and possibly two in 2016, I still have to remind myself, overall I've been 'One of the Lucky Ones'.
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