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The Process for Surgery

Wed, 06/28/2006 - 22:12
Hello All, I have had seizures since I was 10... now I am 26. I have been through alot as many of you.... I don't know exactly how I became epileptic.... I thought it was due to a blow to the head above my left eye when I was little, but after my long term video monitoring.... the doctors feel that it is coming from the right side of the brain. It's sad to say that after all those years, I am going through the major testing now! I remember having these little things or feelings before my seizures.... which now I know are "auras"... and that many of you have them. My symptoms of an Aura is deep breathing, locking of the jaws.... zoning out , but is able to hear and see others around me. I found out the hard way that these Auras can never give you enough time to prepare fora seizure coming on........ I was involved in 4 major accidents with all my cars totalled... luckily not hurting anyone else and having my health! My main concern now is being a potential candidate for surgery. I have had a CAT scan.... long term video monitoring....... Can anyone give me the next steps I will have to go through before being considered for surgery and how long it will take. I am getting very impatient with these doctors! Thanks for your valuable comments...... take care!

Comments

Re: The Process for Surgery

Submitted by solis on Thu, 2006-06-29 - 00:44
Hi dg.. To find the information you are searching, go to http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/surgery.html ~sol

Re: The Process for Surgery

Submitted by ladybug on Thu, 2006-06-29 - 16:21
Hi dg, I understand how you are feeling. I'm right there with you. I just finished my last test and am now waiting to go see my epileptologist to find out there results. I go in on the 11th and then have an appointment with the neurosurgeon on the 20th. I see that you had a CAT scan and VEEG? Some doctors vary in what they have you do next. All I can do is tell you what tests I have had. I had the VEEG, MRI, PET scan, cognitive memory test, and Wada test. Just had the Wada this past Tuesday. I'm learning patience, by dealing with the doctors. Just remember though, they are trying to make a decision that is best for YOU!! Good luck with everything. And definitely check out the link that Sol posted. Its got valuable info on there. She should know, she's been there. Take care, Ladybug

Re: Re: The Process for Surgery

Submitted by dgpatel on Mon, 2006-07-03 - 13:00
Hey Lady, I appreciate the advice...... especially from people that are going or went through this bumpy road. It's a long process, but I have to be patient..... I think the next tests they want me to take are the PET SCAN and memory test....thanks again and best wishes! take care, -DG

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