The Shupe Stories

This is a blog to keep everyone informed on Dad's Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in August 2011, and also dealing with malignant stomach endocarcinoma treatment diagnosed November 2011. Brain Surgery Stage 1, 2a, 2b, 3, & 4. Soon the stimulator will be programmed (increased) every three days again with a hand held device. ( Most recent post is on top) Double click on the picture below to go to the picasa picture site. Please click on the archive dates to see previous postings.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

First Appointment Pre-Op

The pre-op appointment is Aug 1st. Then stage 1 is Aug 15. Stage 1 is the brain MRI and mapping for the positioning tool. Guiding Screws will be inserted in the skull to be used in surgery.

The first posting

This is my initial test of the blog I will use to update everyone on Dad's deep brain stimulation Surgery coming up in August.

Slideshow

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

First Appointment Pre-Op

The first posting