Yesterday's cat scan came back looking very good so Dad will have his temporary shunt removed today. They will then monitor him to see how he is doing - is he sleepier? less lucid? etc. Depending on his response, the next cat scan could be as late as Monday to check again for the swelling, drainage, etc.
If he is doing well, he will not need a permanent shunt. However, it is at this point that they make the decision for a permanent shunt or no shunt at all. There will be no temporary shunt as of this afternoon. woohoo! Getting rid of the temporary shunt also gets him one step closer to a rehab center as you can't leave the hospital if you have a temporary shunt.
Dad is enjoying his private room and got a good night's sleep last night. Dad's sister Nydra came up to be with Mom and help out. She was planning to stay the night, but with 5 inches of snow predicted, Mom is trying to get her on the road so she is not stuck in Sioux City!
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