Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Temporal Lobe Surgery
Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:14Comments
Re: Temporal Lobe Surgery
Submitted by joel2 on Wed, 2013-08-07 - 14:41
My scar start at one ear and end up on the other ....However the surgeon was fantastic instead of simply a cut he was sensitive and made it weave in the scalp , when the hair grew back no one could tell , each surgeon is different , you may want to bring this to His /Her attention , you also have to understand some people keep scars while other do not or barely , once again each one of us is different .
Do talk to your surgeon and tell him you do not want to look like frankestein , most of all go in it with a positive attitude , you will be fine , avoid looking in a mirror when the bandages come down until the hair grow back , I did not care , even had my Drivers's license renew as is .
My scar start at one ear and end up on the other ....However the surgeon was fantastic instead of simply a cut he was sensitive and made it weave in the scalp , when the hair grew back no one could tell , each surgeon is different , you may want to bring this to His /Her attention , you also have to understand some people keep scars while other do not or barely , once again each one of us is different .
Do talk to your surgeon and tell him you do not want to look like frankestein , most of all go in it with a positive attitude , you will be fine , avoid looking in a mirror when the bandages come down until the hair grow back , I did not care , even had my Drivers's license renew as is .
Re: Temporal Lobe Surgery
Submitted by vivaciousgemini22 on Wed, 2013-08-07 - 20:28
Even though I am in the process of receiving Epilepsy surgery, I research about it a lot. Expect to stay in the hospital for 2- 3 days and definitely expect a headache. I went to go see a neuropsychologist and he told me that the recovery time can take up to one year. I suggest getting as much information as possible so you will feel comfortable and more educated about the procedure. I hope your surgery is a success. Best wishes to you. :)
Even though I am in the process of receiving Epilepsy surgery, I research about it a lot. Expect to stay in the hospital for 2- 3 days and definitely expect a headache. I went to go see a neuropsychologist and he told me that the recovery time can take up to one year. I suggest getting as much information as possible so you will feel comfortable and more educated about the procedure. I hope your surgery is a success. Best wishes to you. :)
Re: Temporal Lobe Surgery
Submitted by joel2 on Wed, 2013-08-07 - 14:40
My scar start at one ear and end up on the other ....However the surgeon was fantastic instead of simply a cut he was sensitive and made it weave in the scalp , when the hair grew back no one could tell , each surgeon is different , you may want to bring this to His /Her attention , you also have to understand some people keep scars while other do not or barely , once again each one of us is different .
Do talk to your surgeon and tell him you do not want to look like frankestein , most of all go in it with a positive attitude , you will be fine , avoid looking in a mirror when the bandages come down until the hair grow back , I did not care , even had my Drivers's license renew as is .
My scar start at one ear and end up on the other ....However the surgeon was fantastic instead of simply a cut he was sensitive and made it weave in the scalp , when the hair grew back no one could tell , each surgeon is different , you may want to bring this to His /Her attention , you also have to understand some people keep scars while other do not or barely , once again each one of us is different .
Do talk to your surgeon and tell him you do not want to look like frankestein , most of all go in it with a positive attitude , you will be fine , avoid looking in a mirror when the bandages come down until the hair grow back , I did not care , even had my Drivers's license renew as is .