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My symptoms started In 2015, after I finished a workout.  Sudden and intense headache, severe neck pain that nothing would help resolve. I worked for several days, not feeling well at all. I had a phone conversation with my sister and mentioned my symptoms. She recalled just hearing a radio talk show that Todd was on-speaking about the recent passing of his wife Lisa.  My sister was quite firm about me getting it checked out ASAP. Later that day, I went to a local ER. A CAT scan revealed an unruptured aneurysm, and a spinal tap showed a sentient bleed that had resolved. After several weeks of further tests, I was admitted to UC San Francisco, and underwent a craniotomy, and clippings on 2 unruptured vessels. Recovery was very difficult and has taken several years, but I am so thankful to say I feel fully recovered and live a grateful and beautiful life.  

My name is Darlene Lamourt and I am a two time aneurysm survivor.  I suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage in August 2010 and December 2018.  For both occurrences I was treated endovascularly and had long stays in the NeuroICU.  It has been 9 months since my re-rupture and I have recovered with almost no long term deficits.   I have had extensive speech and physical rehabilitation and have undergone two flow diversion procedures.  I am a mother of two beautiful children and extremely blessed to be here today.

I owe my life to both my Primary Doctor (Eric Hansen) and my Neurosurgeon (Robert Solomon).  An MRI was ordered due to recurrent sinus infections and that was the beginning of it all.  We chose to have my clipping done at New York Presbyterian and I am grateful every day for not only my family but all who were involved in my care.  

While I was home recuperating from my surgery, I learned of the impending start of the Lisa Foundation.  I  am so fortunate to feel part of this Foundation and will continue "shedding light on brain aneurysms".  Thank you to Todd and his family for having the initiative to spread the word.