6 week follow up

Basicaly Sam is doing great. We went to see the nuerosurgeon today for a follow up. Sam can finally get his feet off the ground. A couple of weeks ago I saw some buldging by his scar, it only lasted a caouple of days and he did not seem bothered by it. Dr said it was likely a small leak that was reasorbed. He said that the "dust hasn't settled yet," and this, along with headaches, could happen for 6 months. One thing new doctor said is that he was thinking that the chiari wasn't that bad and he wouldn't need to open the dura before surgery, but during the surgery it was worse than he thought so that is why he opened the dura and put in a patch. Sam has no restrictions and general anesthia will be even safer than it was before. Sam will not need an MRI as a follow up unless there are symptoms. it's not worth the sedation and all. We go back to see the doctor in 6 to 12 months. 6 months if there are problems and more 12 months if there are none.I also asked about checking other kids since many other parents I meet on the internet seem to be told to have thier other kids checked. Our doctor said that there is only a 5 percent increased chance of a first order relative also having it. In all if there are no symptoms, don't look.