Please say I'm not alone
 

My dad was diagnosed with an aneuryms on May 15, 2008.... He went in for an angiogram and several coilings and procedures later.... He is still non responsive.. He just had a shunt put in his head and I really don't understand all that... The spinal fluid is now being drained off into his belly, and is controlled with a valve on his head... If they drain off too much this could cause the layer protectiong the brain to tear and bleed and if they do not drain off enough, then there is ? pressure on the brain.. The MRI said there is no significant brain damage that results in him not waking up.... His eyes are open and he responds to some stimulation but this has been 56 long days and nights... Every day I go in and see him I am expecting him to "wake UP" is this unreasonable of me? Is he going to wake up? Is he going to stay like this?? The doctors really dont have any answers, they have no medical reason of why he is not waking up... they just keep saying time and patience.. I just feel like no one ever talks about ppl that have been out of it for this long... Most stories are a month long... and they say he is not "comatosed" what does this all mean... Does he feel me, does he hear me, can he understand what I am saying.. Is he scared, does he know where he is, whats going on??? What does hes know... Is he uncomfortable... ??? Please help me.. I really need some answers.. Thanks for letting me vent..

Someone with more answers than I have will be along soon, but just want to make sure you know:
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Hello nichole,
did you find our Aneurysm forum?
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum7.html

I just updated the useful sites sticky thread so check it out for more info.

Hi Nichole,

I am glad you found NT, but so sorry for the reason. I wish I knew something about your Dad's condition so I could help you. I am sure someone will come along who knows more than I.

I just wanted to stop in and tell you how sorry I am for all that your family must be going through and that I will keep you all in my thoughts. I can't imagine how hard it must be to watch you dad this way....but I DO believe he knows you are right there with him. :hug: Nikki


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Hi Nichole and welcome to NeuroTalk. I hope you've visited the aneurysm forum Jo provided for you. I'll keep your Dad and your family in my prayers. Hopefully someone with more knowledge on this will cone along.

Welcome from me as well Nichole, but I'm sorry for the reason that has brought you to us.

Hi, Nichole! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

You are not alone, you're with us now. We may not have the answers you seek, but we're here to listen and support you. :)

Oh my dear.

Of course you are not alone. We are all here holding you and giving you as much support as we can from all these miles away.

Do you have family to support you??

Melody

Hello and Welcome to NeuroTalk. I'm sorry about your Father, but don't give up hope. I'd like to think he can feel your touch and hear you, but~~ this is out of my league.

My dear Father had an abdominal anny repair yrs ago, but I don't have knowledge of the other type. Hang in there, keep the faith and please keep us posted. We are glad to have you w/us. Nice to meet you.

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