msks, I just stumbled upon your post from oct. when u had the shunt surgery. I too have a vp shunt and i wonder how u are doing now that its been awhile-approx 6 mo-.
Im curious because I wanted this damn thing removed, my quality of life was greatly diminished after the shunt, and i too was in tremndous pain, dizzy, headaches, etc? Also my ns was also very vague and completely useless to help me afterwards.
Hope ur better!