Scotty has been experiencing some stomach pains caused by the shunt. It had gotten so bad that I took him to see his pediatrician. She advised that they needed to take some x-rays. The x-rays revealed that his tubing from the shunt is lodged against his diaphragm causing him discomfort. She advised to go see his surgeon asap. Monday evening his pain progressed & he was now feeling it in his right shoulder. So, we took him to PMC emergency center & they too took some x-rays. They confirmed that the end of the tube from his shunt is lodged between his liver and diaphragm. This can cause discomfort in his right shoulder. They spoke with Nuero & they advised it should move on it's own. Now being Wednesday nothing has changed & he continues to have such pain. He is scheduled to see his surgeon Dr. Brockmeyer on Thursday & he will determine whether or not Scotty will need another surgery for the shunt. I will keep you all posted. Here is a picture of the bruise he got across his chest from the shunt.
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