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Memory Problems with Surgery?
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 09:49Topic: Surgery and Devices
I am scheduled for a left temporal lobectomy on 12/18 and I just had a couple of questions...my dad is afraid that I am going to get amnesia and forget him...I have tried to put his mind at ease saying that it isn't possible, but I don't think I am being very convincing...also, I was wondering if anyone has had any type of emotional disturbances with this surgery?..thanks!
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Re: Memory Problems with Surgery?
Submitted by Jamie08 on Wed, 2008-11-26 - 12:40
I just had the surgery. It was pretty intense. I am going off some medicine, klonopin, but they are keeping me on Depakote (500mg) for a while. The surgery was my only hope because I have tried several different medications and nothing has worked. I have had seizures for 23 years and things have just recently gotten worse. I had the depth wires put in 5 places for a week and then they did the surgery for 5 hours on November 5th. It's going pretty well. So far I have been seizure free. That's a miracle. It is very painful but you will heal quickly. They say it will take about 6 weeks. So, it's been 3 weeks for me now. I don't notice much of a memory loss. Every once in a while I do have to think about what I'm saying, certain words are hard. All in all, it's not too bad. I try to read, talk, etc. It really is going to be fine. Good luck!
Re: Memory Problems with Surgery?
Submitted by Emz21 on Thu, 2008-11-20 - 14:36
Hi Tripser,
I had a teft temproal lobectomy on 25th July, and it has been a huge success! I haven't noticed any significant memory loss or worsening of my memory. Like Mamasaw, when I came out of surgery my mum dad and boyfriend made sure I knew who they were! and as soon as I knew I think they relaxed! Occasionally I forget the odd thing, but I just keep notes. I've so far been seizure free. It's the best thing I've ever done, and I wish you all the success, you'll be great!!!
Emz
xxx
Hi Tripser,
I had a teft temproal lobectomy on 25th July, and it has been a huge success! I haven't noticed any significant memory loss or worsening of my memory. Like Mamasaw, when I came out of surgery my mum dad and boyfriend made sure I knew who they were! and as soon as I knew I think they relaxed! Occasionally I forget the odd thing, but I just keep notes. I've so far been seizure free. It's the best thing I've ever done, and I wish you all the success, you'll be great!!!
Emz
xxx