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My niece Kelly....the latest news
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Yvette | Report | 1 Jun 2006 23:52 |
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Hiya, having spoken to my Mum again it seems that the shunts Kelly had fitted when she was younger are not just tubes from her brain to her stomache, they in fact have lots of little filaments that are attached to her brain to relieve the fluid build up caused by pressure from her tumour. They often give no trouble ever, sometimes they cause lots of headaches and some people have loads of trouble with them. Kelly has been lucky up til now, but it seems that only 70% of these filaments are now working. They have relieved the immediate problem for her but in 2-3 weeks ( not sure of the reason for delay at the moment) she will have to go into Addenbrooks for surgery, they will drill a hole in her skull and look at the problems and see what they can do about it, probably a replacement operation from the looks of it. She is a remarkable young lady who is taking it all in her stride and was able to joke with my Mum tonight. What a star she is. Thanks again for your support and thoughts today. Yvettex |
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Toothfairy | Report | 1 Jun 2006 23:58 |
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Still sending special healing and positive thoughts your way.... LOU XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
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Glenys the Menace! | Report | 2 Jun 2006 00:01 |
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Thanks for the update, Yvette. I'm sorry to say I didn't add to your original thread, but glad to hear Kelly's being seen to. Poor kid, what an experience to go through. x |
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Unknown | Report | 2 Jun 2006 00:04 |
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Yvette I know the surgery sounds gruesome, but it is the kind of thing that is routine these days. Keep positive! Nell |
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Bec | Report | 2 Jun 2006 00:14 |
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Unknown | Report | 2 Jun 2006 00:45 |
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I hope she be ok Yvette XXXXXX |
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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond | Report | 2 Jun 2006 00:53 |
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Well at least Kelly and her family know what is happening now. I hope she can keep cheerful until they sort things out for her - what a brave girl. Bet she charms the doctors! Best wishes to all. Liz |
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Sunny Rosy | Report | 2 Jun 2006 00:56 |
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) |
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Chris Ho :) | Report | 2 Jun 2006 07:42 |
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Hello Yvette, sorry to be late here!, sending lots of positive thoughts for Kelly, and hope she is soon on her way home, bless her. Take care there, hope your'e all ok, Chris :) |
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Claire | Report | 2 Jun 2006 07:49 |
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She sounds like a brave young lady. Positive thoughts from Cov. Claire xx |
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June | Report | 2 Jun 2006 07:54 |
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What a brave young lady! Thankgoodness for clever doctors and surgeons. Best Wishes. June xx |
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Linda G | Report | 2 Jun 2006 07:55 |
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Positive Thoughts, What an amazing young lady Linda x |
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Jill | Report | 2 Jun 2006 07:55 |
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Hi Yvette, Thanks for the update. Hope Kelly will be home very soon, and that the treatment she is awaiting goes well.Sending lots of positive thoughts and (((hugs))) Jill xx |
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JackyJ1593 | Report | 2 Jun 2006 09:02 |
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Hi Yvette, That all sounds a lot better than yesterday and you sound more positive too :-) Best wishes to Kelly. Jacky :-) |
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Paul | Report | 2 Jun 2006 09:03 |
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Glad to hear the news is a little brighter Yvette Paul xx |
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ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom | Report | 2 Jun 2006 09:09 |
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My s daughter also called Kelly now 21 was 6 months old with meningitis when she had a shunt fitted. Its still there. Wishing Kelly a speedy recovery Elaine x |
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Mauatthecoast | Report | 2 Jun 2006 10:07 |
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Special loving thoughts to your brave niece Kelly. Mau XX |
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Sally Moonchild | Report | 2 Jun 2006 10:09 |
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If I feel a bit low about the way things are panning out, I just have to look at the boards to see what other people have to go through...I do hope everything works out for Kelly...sometimes life isnt fair, is it.... |
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Deanna | Report | 2 Jun 2006 10:11 |
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All the luck in the world, to a SPECIAL young lady. You are amazing Kelly. Deanna X |
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Janet in Yorkshire | Report | 2 Jun 2006 10:16 |
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Hi Yvette - sorry to hear about your niece, but it's good they know what is happening. My partner's nephew has had a shunt from being a few days old (he's now 23) . The first one stopped working properly and so caused problems and had to be replaced, but he is fine again now. Hope all goes well for her. Jay |
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