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left temporal lobectomy done end of September! 06
Tue, 10/17/2006 - 13:04Topic: Surgery and Devices
Well, it is finally finished! My surgery was done September 25th and it looks like it was a success! I haven't had even one seizure or anything since I was on the OR table! I have no regrets either! I recooperated really well and I am almost back to normal. I just still have to refrain from lifting for another week or so. If anyone asked me, I would recommend for them to at least give it a try. It was an emotional and stressful year leading up to it but it was worth it! I am just so excited about the future now! Good luck to everyone and Hugs!
Chumtochatwith
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Re: left temporal lobectomy done end of September! 06
Submitted by dshell on Tue, 2006-10-31 - 08:41
How wonderful you must feel with being able to get back to the "real" world. I am having a left temporal lobe surgery day after tomorrow. I am excited, nervous, anxious, all those other emotions...I was diagnosed with partial complex seizures over 27 yrs ago, and didnt find out that I was a candidate for surgery until Sept. 13. Things have moved mighty quick for me. I am happy for your success and I wish you the best with beginning a new life.
Diana
Re: Re: left temporal lobectomy done end of September! 06
Submitted by chumtochatwith on Wed, 2006-11-01 - 14:58
Dear Diana,
I pray that things go as well for you as it did for me. I thank God everyday for such wonderful healthcare professionals. You will be surprised how much pressure there is afterward but it goes away fairly steadily. It took about two weeks for me to start to feel half normal again. I had quite a bit of nausea as well but that goes away too. Thank you for your kind words and I wish the best for you too! Good luck and please let me know how it goes!
Chumtochatwith
Re: Re: left temporal lobectomy done end of September! 06
Submitted by chumtochatwith on Mon, 2006-10-30 - 15:46
Hi Kelly G. Yes, my jaw is still strengthening too but as time goes by it is getting better. I too am really looking forward to getting back to work. I was diagnosed at 19 and had them for almost fourteen years. Mine were triggered by music so it was extremely limitting but I have been out shopping and listening to the radio at home and nothing has happened! I'm so excited! Like I told my son before the surgery, this will change my life and it has! My neurosurgeon only shaved about half of my head but I came home with a huge knot in my hair so I got it cut short anyways. Now, I just have to wait for the left side of my head to grow. The one thing that I can't wait for is when I can learn to drive! We still have 23 months to go till then. lol Glad to hear that you're doing well. Good luck.