Surgery Update

Sept 3-5,

3rd - - As Barb said, today Trap was moved to 2-D the surgical wing for his prepping for the shunt. This is by far the brightest and cheeriest room he has yet to have, although he probably wont' be there but only a few days. He has an air mattress which moves softly and keeps his blood moving and prevents bed sores. His phone is off as mentioned earlier as he is pretty weak and sleepy.

4th - - He left for surgery prep at 7:30 and had is shunt installed successfully thereafter. He was then moved to the recovery room to revive and stabilize him, and has now been moved into the ICU. All standard procedure for post op I am told. Trap will remain groggy until later this evening, but should be fairly cognizant tomorrow, and hopefully back into his room. We'll see what shape he is in tomorrow regarding visitation and will report back ASAP. But right now he just needs rest.

5th -- Surgery went well, he was in recovery all afternoon. I will visit today and hopefully he will be back in his room.

This shunt will hopefully make Trap regain his desire to eat and drink, with all that fluid in his gut gone for good (recycled in his blood stream) and make him strong like Bull.

Prayers please.

Love,

Paul