Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Group

Hi Everyone,

I am starting to get nervous about the VP shunt surgery on Tuesday. I can't believe the day is actually almost here. I am so stressed I can't seem to settle myself down no matter how much Klonopin I take.

My head has been raging for the last few days and if I wasn't going in for surgery I would probably be in the Emergency Room right now getting an LP and pumped up with pain meds. I can hardly sleep. I know they do this kind of surgery all the time and it is safe, but I am still scared, things don't tend to be very easy for me so I am just wondering what is going to go wrong - and trust me I know that is not the way to think, but I can't help it.

Please keep me in your thoughts, I'm hoping all the positive energy will make this process easier!

xoxo, aprile

Aprile, you are always in my thoughts, and will be in my prayers for your surgery. I know how nervous you must be feeling, but relieved at the same time. Regardless of how many people have had this done, it is the first time for YOU, so it is okay to feel the way you do. You've waited a long time for this, and now that the time is here, it probably doesn't even seem real. It will go well, and you will finally have relief from your headaches. Hugs sweetie, and you know where to find me!

Aprile, any updates that you would like to share? When you are feeling up to it, I'd love to know how things went, and I'm sure it would be helpful to the group.

Hugs sweetie!