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Complications from surgery for epilepsy
Fri, 01/11/2008 - 08:08Comments
Re: nerve repaire
Submitted by Karen Swanson on Sun, 2008-03-23 - 06:01
which nerves?
Submitted by mommy2kyra on Fri, 2008-01-11 - 13:06
Like Scott, I am uncertain if you're speaking metaphorically or literally.
There aren't any nerves inside of the brain, just those surrounding the skull. So, I am uncertain exactly what the damage is in which you've referred to. Can you be more specific?
Regarding the emotional damage, I can certainly relate to that. Since surgery, my mild depression quickly became severe. I felt nearly alone, as most people speak of how they'd do it all again in a heartbeat. Most were (are) very pro-surgery. That has been difficult for me. As it has made me feel even more alone. There are others who haven't had an "easy" surgery. Those of us who have had physical and emotional struggles since their surgeries. I have developed a group for those people here. You are certainly welcome to come check it out. My hope is to take that feeling of isolation each of are suffering away.
It's under groups, called: Struggling after surgery
Best of luck to you...hope to see you again :)
Heather
*refractory seizure surgery on left temporal lobe 03/06*
Like Scott, I am uncertain if you're speaking metaphorically or literally.
There aren't any nerves inside of the brain, just those surrounding the skull. So, I am uncertain exactly what the damage is in which you've referred to. Can you be more specific?
Regarding the emotional damage, I can certainly relate to that. Since surgery, my mild depression quickly became severe. I felt nearly alone, as most people speak of how they'd do it all again in a heartbeat. Most were (are) very pro-surgery. That has been difficult for me. As it has made me feel even more alone. There are others who haven't had an "easy" surgery. Those of us who have had physical and emotional struggles since their surgeries. I have developed a group for those people here. You are certainly welcome to come check it out. My hope is to take that feeling of isolation each of are suffering away.
It's under groups, called: Struggling after surgery
Best of luck to you...hope to see you again :)
Heather
*refractory seizure surgery on left temporal lobe 03/06*
Re: nerve repaire
Submitted by VSimba08 on Mon, 2008-03-10 - 04:16
I am sorry for your unsuccessfull experience. Maybe you can look up my Doctor's who performed my surgery in San Antonio, Texas. His name is Dr./Professor Dennis Vollmer. I believe he is now located in Houston, Texas.
I asked many questions beforehand as well as many tests run on me, ei. WADA, multiple MRI's, mapping of the brain (Hippocempus), EEG's and I did my research. What helped me decide is that I am not married nor have any children, so if there was a serious risk of complications or death (As with any surgery), I wouldn't leave anyone parentless or pass on my epilepsy gene.
I can always adopt one day if I get married.
Go with what your heart feels is best for you as well as keeping prayer active within your family and friends.
Prayer works, it worked for me!!
God Bless You...Vangie
I am sorry for your unsuccessfull experience. Maybe you can look up my Doctor's who performed my surgery in San Antonio, Texas. His name is Dr./Professor Dennis Vollmer. I believe he is now located in Houston, Texas.
I asked many questions beforehand as well as many tests run on me, ei. WADA, multiple MRI's, mapping of the brain (Hippocempus), EEG's and I did my research. What helped me decide is that I am not married nor have any children, so if there was a serious risk of complications or death (As with any surgery), I wouldn't leave anyone parentless or pass on my epilepsy gene.
I can always adopt one day if I get married.
Go with what your heart feels is best for you as well as keeping prayer active within your family and friends.
Prayer works, it worked for me!!
God Bless You...Vangie