article_snippet: After an MRI, we had the beginning of an answer.
article_snippet: My family and I were scheduled to meet with a brain surgeon the next morning.
article_snippet: When My parents arrived, we met with the surgeon, who offered more clarity.
article_snippet: Surgery was recommended sooner rather than later.
article_snippet: It was time to shop around for a brain surgeon.
article_snippet: There was a 10% chance I would need a shunt to help drain excess fluid from my brain for the rest of my life.
article_snippet: What about that shunt?