After I had the shunt surgery, many things changed for the better. I no longer had the facial spasm but my face dropped like after a stroke. I had some difficulty swallowing as a result of that. I even choked once and we called an ambulance. Thank god, my brother knew how to perform first aid and saved my life.

I highly recommend everyone to know how to do first aid. You never know when you are gonna need it.

Choking is not fun and the traumatic event makes eating quite difficult. I had to learn to swallow again and even now some substances like liquids evoke choking. But it improved a lot and I found ways to help myself. It’s been quite a journey.

Now, the biggest issue is walking but I accepted the circumstances and would love to write about it. Let me know if you are interested.