That's good news, Erin. I hope it really helps.

Please be careful with the shunt. In particular, if they have to change it out. I'm not saying this to scare you, okay? When my Dad had his replaced, he died three days later of what we believe was a clot that broke off during the changing of it (cardiac arrest). He had one for dialysis. So make sure they are very careful about heparin and all that and infection precautions. It sounds like your docs are good at all that though.

Annie