Conan had a peaceful night but is still very weak (eating very little and vomiting will do that).
Gretta stayed in Iowa City overnight so she could be here for morning rounds.
The surgery did what it was meant to do, the excess CSF is draining. However the area of the brain where the tumor is located is a nausea center and it takes time for the fluid to drain. The surgeon will recheck in 4 to 6 weeks to see if a permanent shunt is necessary.
We also spoke to the oncologist today and the radiation oncologist last night. Conan's case goes to the board for review and revise next week. He needs to recover from this detour so we can go forward.
Before he leaves the hospital, he needs to be able to keep food and meds down. He is working on that, but the dizziness is still there and we don't want him to start vomiting again. He has been weakened enough by this ordeal that he will need a transitional care center after the hospital time, before he can go home again.
The social worker has helped us get a list and will arrange transport when it is needed.
Lots of work ahead.
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