This is actually the same procedure that was performed on dad when he first got to the emergency room in Amarillo on the 28th. The initial ventriculoscopy was done to drain blood and CSF to reduce pressure on his brain. When they performed the surgery last week to remove the blood clot behind his left eye, they removed this original drain. Since then, the brain had swollen again with excess CSF, so they needed to perform the procedure again.
The doctor was able to use the same incision as the original procedure and dad again has a drain for the excess CSF fluid. They'll be monitoring the drainage from the tube in dad's head for the next several days. His brain may eventually catch up and be able to absorb all of the CSF that his body is producing in which case they will again remove the drain. If not, they may need to insert a shunt into his head which will divert the excess CSF into his abdomen.
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Thank you so much for keeping us up to date so we know specifically how to pray for Jerry from day to day.
Hinkle family, please know that we are praying for you daily. Please let Lucy Beth know that I send my love and prayers to her and the rest of the family.
OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. WE WERE GLAD WE GOT TO GATHER AROUND JERRY FOR PRAYER BY BUTCH. WE HOPE HE WAKES UP SOON. OUR LOVE, BUTCH AND PAULA
You will remember me as Sandy Spring. I just found your blog tonight after reading the online Star. I will certainly keep Jerry and the rest of the Hinkle family in my prayers. Keep looking up!
Brent, This is Patti (Hinton) from the old high school debating days. Just last week, I was inspired to subscribe to the Friona Star for the first time in decades. I received my first copy yesterday and saw the article about your father. My prayers go out to your and your family. Take care. [pattijwoods@hotmail.com]
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