Is this forum active?
 

Anyone here for advice?

There just may not be anyone here who can speak on this issue. I would go seeking out a support group on this issue specifically, if one would exist.

The search tool is great for finding past posts on specific topics.
There are dates on the posts & threads so you can tell how long ago things were posted..

Hi Kjarax, and welcome!

I have MS and don't usually take part in other forums here because I simply don't know enough about most other conditions but it looks to me as if you've been asking for help here for a while, and I can try to be of use with what limited know-how I have.

So I found this in case you haven't seen it. It tells a little about VP shunts and what to expect:

VP Shunts: How They Work, Risks, Benefits, and More

And as Jomar said, searching through this forum for threads or posts dealing with VP shunts is a good idea.