Sofia had her 2nd lumbar puncture this morning, and though the pressure had dropped to 18, the doctors have determined that she does need a VP shunt. Sofia is willingly submitting to God's will and the doctor's recommendations, and we continue to pray. The surgery will probably be around 2pm or 3pm this afternoon with pre-op taking an hour before and post-op being a couple of hours after. She will be returned to this room then. And, I will continue to be here nearly 24/7. Right now, she is sleeping quietly as she recovers from the procedure.
Last night, I slept luxuriously! I thought of you, Rob, with your comment about the lack of comfort in Tonj, and about the minimally-supplied clinic there also. Found for me was an upholstered vinyl chair that made out into a 7-foot bed and was wide enough for a 300 pound person! I slept right through all of the night nursing things done to and for Sofia! I felt a bit guilty about that. Praise God for His goodness for taking care of me too!
Sofia has a bed that even gives her an occasional massage so that she does not get any bed sores, but she is up and moving and taking care of her own personal hygiene and eating when they let her, so that is a luxury that she does not need as much.
Please pray mightily for Sofia's surgical success and for her surgical team headed by Dr. Murad, and ultimately for her complete healing.
I will keep you posted as there are developments.
Blessings and thanks to all of you caring people.
Sue
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