"My results post-surgery have been incredible," Weber said. "No pain, my balance is back, I can walk and stand straight up again. There has been no more falling - and even better than that - no feeling that I am about to fall."
The procedure consisted of a tag-team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors - Dr. Dario J. Englot, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Richard A. Pierce, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. - fixing the top portion of a tube inside one of Weber's ventricles and running the bottom portion down to his abdomen, where excess fluid causing the NPH will be naturally absorbed.
Dr. Englot said the procedure went as well as expected, only taking 60 minutes - or a full game of hockey - to complete.
"Pete's surgery went extremely well without any problems," Dr. Englot said. "When we placed the shunt into Pete's brain, there was a noticeable release of pressure."
Smashville can also rest assured knowing Weber's sense of humor made it through the operation unscathed.
"He woke up in great spirits and was making jokes in the recovery room," Dr. Englot said. "And he said that he felt some symptom relief and improved coordination right away."
Weber's shunt is currently programmed to drain a moderate amount of the excess cerebrospinal fluid from his ventricles, though depending on the severity of his symptoms, will be able to get the flow adjusted as often as needed.
For now, Weber just wants to thank everyone who supported him during the challenging days and weeks that are fortunately now in the rearview.
"Many thanks to all who have been involved in the process of my care," Weber said. "I have definitely been blessed by you."
