This is sure to create a certain amount of constant apparent confusion. The only captain of the ship is your neurosurgeon. Keep his business card at your bedside at all times. When in doubt, don't be afraid to call him. More importantly, understand the stress that your family and friends are sure to be under during this time.
Neurosurgeons tend to be straightforward, kind, and simple in their explanations.
We rarely pull punches. We want your trust completely. If you are convinced that something is wrong and your neurosurgeon tells you that everything is okay, believe him and take a deep breath. If he tells you that there is a serious problem, believe him and try to concentrate on the logic of the next steps that will get you through the problem. Almost every problem can be resolved, if only the patient and physician remain level headed, logical and persistent, no matter how many steps it takes.