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Soon after my right temporal lobe resection in 2001, I realized that I was getting a second chance at life. Over time, I was completely weaned off my medications, I got my driver's license back, I got my life back. 2ndchances (or a variation of) became the name of my blog, or a username, as it did on this site. It served as a reminder to me, to continue to appreciate the things in life that I had once taken for granted.
The seizures came back in May, and since then, I've tried Dilantin, Keppra, Vimpat and Phenobarbital, with no control. (We didn't bother to reattempt the Epival, Neurontin, or Tegretol that I was on years ago). My video EEG was done in December, and on Friday, I received a letter in the mail with a scheduled appointment with the Neurosurgeon on March 22 to discuss surgery.
I never thought I'd have to consider giving brain surgery a second chance.:tdown:
As I anxiously await this appointment, I have so many questions. Things such as risks, and increased risk of another surgery in the same area? If this will be any different than the previous surgery, and what negative impacts could I expect if I chose not to. Probably about 48,259,327 other questions floating around in my head at any given moment. :loco:
I know a few of you have had multiple surgeries in the past... and while I know everyone and every situation is different, I'd appreciate others' :twocents:. Worthwhile vs. too risky? Anything that I should consider or that I should add to my list of questions for the surgeon when I meet with him next month?
Thanks!
The seizures came back in May, and since then, I've tried Dilantin, Keppra, Vimpat and Phenobarbital, with no control. (We didn't bother to reattempt the Epival, Neurontin, or Tegretol that I was on years ago). My video EEG was done in December, and on Friday, I received a letter in the mail with a scheduled appointment with the Neurosurgeon on March 22 to discuss surgery.
I never thought I'd have to consider giving brain surgery a second chance.:tdown:
As I anxiously await this appointment, I have so many questions. Things such as risks, and increased risk of another surgery in the same area? If this will be any different than the previous surgery, and what negative impacts could I expect if I chose not to. Probably about 48,259,327 other questions floating around in my head at any given moment. :loco:
I know a few of you have had multiple surgeries in the past... and while I know everyone and every situation is different, I'd appreciate others' :twocents:. Worthwhile vs. too risky? Anything that I should consider or that I should add to my list of questions for the surgeon when I meet with him next month?
Thanks!