Dr. Englebrecht just met with Dad and I. During the angiogram yesterday they saw that there is still blood entering the aneurysm, although it is still a very small amount. They spoke with Dr Fleetwood in Halifax and he said that he expects the aneurysm will still occlude over time. They are going to do another angiogram in about two weeks. We spoke to him about options for the next step. He made it very clear that the risks involved with removing the aneurysm are exceptionally high. Although he never said it, I was given the impression that it isn't a good idea if it can be avoided. Right now the aneurysm itself is acting like a tumour but because it has grown so slowly, his brain has adjusted to having the aneurysm in there. If in two weeks there is still blood flowing into he aneurysm they may add some extra coils or another stent. This would mean another trip to Halifax. I asked if he was to get the crani and remove the aneurysm could it be done here and he said that was a possibility but he was not sure. When it comes to Dads energy level, they aren't suprised that he still feels terrible. It takes a long time to get over the type of trauma that his body went through during his week in ICU. He should be getting out of hospital soon but there are no plans of discharge right now. He seems to understand what is going on but he isn't so positive about needing some supports when he leaves hospital. We shall see what happens! We need to just remember how lucky we are that we have him to worry about.