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Memory Problems with surgery?
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 09:44Topic: Surgery and Devices
Hi everyone!..I just had a question...I am having left temporal lobectomy on 12/18, what kind of side effects and memory problems have you, or anyone you know, had with this surgery?...My dad is really concerned that I am going to get amnesia and forget him...I have tried to put his mind to ease by saying that it isn't possible, but he isn't convinced...I have also heard of people have emotional disturbances with this surgery...Needless to say, I am scared to death, so any input would be greatly appreciated!
Re: Memory Problems with surgery?
Submitted by ouize on Tue, 2008-12-23 - 20:12
i had the right temporal lobectomy.
It went well, my long term memory is in tact, but my short term is shot. It almost feels like a mindlessness, i forget my keys, words, just... la la.. thats workable thou, bring a note book.
i had the right temporal lobectomy.
It went well, my long term memory is in tact, but my short term is shot. It almost feels like a mindlessness, i forget my keys, words, just... la la.. thats workable thou, bring a note book.