Off to the OR

Well after a day of sitting here for observation, Thomas's neurosurgeon has decided that surgery is a good idea. They tapped his shunt yesterday, meaning they stuck a needle into his shunt reservoir and drew out some fluid which can help them test the pressure and see the flow of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF), as well as test it for infection. They weren't able to get a lot of fluid, which was concerning and can indicate a blockage in the proximal catheter (the part of the shunt that goes into his brain). So that, compounded with the increase in his ventricles, led the surgeon to believe a shunt revision surgery would be the best option. So Thomas is an add-on today for the OR room, which is about as much fun as dancing barefoot on a floor carpeted with Legos. It means Thomas is not allowed to eat starting at midnight and lasting until after surgery when the anesthesia wears off and the surgery could possibly be as late as 8pm, not a great equation for a happy one year old. We just wait. And wait. And try not to think about food.  It is noon right now and actually he has been amazing. Hoping we get the call soon.