Guest guest Posted September 8, 1999 Report Share Posted September 8, 1999 Hi Everyone, I went to Dr Menezes for my check up and it went great!! I found out a little more about my surgery, my husband bless his heart had some things confused. Obviously I was decompressed but I did find out they did put a shunt in for my syrinx which surprised me because it was relatively small. They also removed this film around the brain that was too thick (don't remember what they called it) but it was opaque and was suppose to be clear??? Apparently it was too tight and causing the brain to be mushy?? They also, which I am not sure if this is standard or not, I should of asked, but they removed some boney rings around the spine to get into the back of the brain. I am horrible about getting the total facts and medically correct words, I am one of those people who says can you give me that thingy!!! I got to see pictures of it which was pretty cool but a little gory all the same!! He will see me again in 6 mos but is very satisfied as well as I am with the results. So that is my story and hopefully the end of it!!! Thanks again for everyones support and help with all this, I will be going back to work on Monday and not sure how much I will be able to get back in here. Everyone take care and if I can help someone with Dr Menezes, Iowa City, Ia or whatever let me know. Thanks Again, everyone take care and bless you, Tina Albrecht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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