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memory problems....HELP!

Wed, 07/18/2007 - 18:56
Hello to anyone out there who has had an amygdalohippocampectomy of the LEFT temporal lobe! I have a little question.....I'm in the process of scheduling surgery at Mayo, but I am really a bit anxious of the possible short term memory problems that could arise as a result of surgery.....can anyone who has had surgery on the LTL tell me a little about any short term memory changes, verbal memory changes they've noticed? It really worries me......anyone, please help! Thanks so much..... KR (Kristina)

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Re: memory problems....HELP!

Submitted by chumtochatwith2 on Sun, 2007-07-29 - 13:34
Hello Kristina, I had a LTL in Sept of 2006 and have been seizure free since. I have not had any memory loss whatsoever. Also, my speech was unaffected. I am in fact back in school in preparation for University in 2008. Memory loss in and of itself can easily be dealt with if need be. I wouldn't get all worried about this because the results will be well worth it. I have absolutely no regrets. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Sincerely, Chumtochatwith2

Re: Re: memory problems....HELP!

Submitted by KR on Thu, 2007-08-02 - 16:25
Wow! That's such great news...I can't tell you how much better it makes me feel to hear someone say so--someone who has experienced it all. Congrats on being seizure free as well AND back in school! That's really wonderful. Where was your surgery performed? I have surgery scheduled for Aug.24 at Mayo and am a little nervous about it, although I feel it is the correct decision. I was wondering: how long have you had epilepsy? Did you notice any memory problems before surgery? I've had seizures for about 12 years and have had a lot of problems with short term memory--I feel I have to work twice as hard to learn the material (not because I can't understand it, but simply because it can be hard to "store" the material as I'm learning it). I'm just wondering because actually I will be back in school as well, as soon as my brain will "allow." Do you recommend doing any memory exercises on your own or in rehabilitation? Thanks for your mail--it has made my day! All the best to you, Kristina (KR)

Re: Re: Re: memory problems....HELP!

Submitted by dinger57 on Fri, 2007-08-03 - 17:04
Since my surgery the only problem is remmebering names {not any that I knew before my surgery. It seems to take me a little longer to remmeber names but I eventually do. Hope this helps Ken

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