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Is memory loss common after temporal lobectomy?
Mon, 11/05/2007 - 22:58Comments
Right temporal loboctomy
Submitted by Deannie on Thu, 2008-01-24 - 09:13
I had a right temporal loboctomy in 2001. I think it's natural to expect some temporary side-effects from brain surgery. I too coped with this issue but, it was a , 'limp' for awhile. It's gotten better.
Where do you draw the line between 'side-effects from surgery & 'age'?
I had a 'dead flat zone' removed the size of a large plum. Deep inside of the dead mass of cells a 1" scar 1/2" around from side to side was discovered. MRI, CAT Scan could not identify the focal point for 25 yrs.. I'm glad I had the surgery. Apparently, my left side of the brain started performing the functions the right side wasn't doing when I was very young. I have no problem with my vision. I'm left handed but, the Wada test revealed my right side was the dominant.
Cold winter weather & winds tend to bother my holes in my head. Alot of movement (physical hard work)as when raking or working in the gardens, makes my head ache some.
However, after 3 1/2 yrs. of seizure control I suddenly developed a 'cluster' of seizures'. I'm not on AED (medication) Has anyone else experienced re-occurance of seizures after brain surgery.??? (loboctomy)
I had a right temporal loboctomy in 2001. I think it's natural to expect some temporary side-effects from brain surgery. I too coped with this issue but, it was a , 'limp' for awhile. It's gotten better.
Where do you draw the line between 'side-effects from surgery & 'age'?
I had a 'dead flat zone' removed the size of a large plum. Deep inside of the dead mass of cells a 1" scar 1/2" around from side to side was discovered. MRI, CAT Scan could not identify the focal point for 25 yrs.. I'm glad I had the surgery. Apparently, my left side of the brain started performing the functions the right side wasn't doing when I was very young. I have no problem with my vision. I'm left handed but, the Wada test revealed my right side was the dominant.
Cold winter weather & winds tend to bother my holes in my head. Alot of movement (physical hard work)as when raking or working in the gardens, makes my head ache some.
However, after 3 1/2 yrs. of seizure control I suddenly developed a 'cluster' of seizures'. I'm not on AED (medication) Has anyone else experienced re-occurance of seizures after brain surgery.??? (loboctomy)
Re: Is memory loss common after temporal lobectomy?
Submitted by Ranger on Fri, 2008-05-16 - 11:35
Hello Pan06. My name is Scott and I also had a Right Temporal Lobectomy about 2 weeks after you did. 11/12/2007.
I have had the same memory issues that you did after surgery. I would be riding into work with a co-worker of mine and tell him about how our current boss used to be my old boss at this store that we would pass every day on the way into work. One day he turned to me and started laughing and said * do you realize thats the 4th time youve told me that* We both got a good laugh of out that.
Its been 6 months now and it does get better as time goes on. Its almost like as your brain heals it re-organizes its intake and storage processes. So as the brain gets better your ability to store and retain information also improves.
Hopefully your doing better now and your memory is improving. Good luck in your continued healing. Scott.
Hello Pan06. My name is Scott and I also had a Right Temporal Lobectomy about 2 weeks after you did. 11/12/2007.
I have had the same memory issues that you did after surgery. I would be riding into work with a co-worker of mine and tell him about how our current boss used to be my old boss at this store that we would pass every day on the way into work. One day he turned to me and started laughing and said * do you realize thats the 4th time youve told me that* We both got a good laugh of out that.
Its been 6 months now and it does get better as time goes on. Its almost like as your brain heals it re-organizes its intake and storage processes. So as the brain gets better your ability to store and retain information also improves.
Hopefully your doing better now and your memory is improving. Good luck in your continued healing. Scott.