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Temporal Lobe Surgery
Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:14Topic: Surgery and Devices
Hi
I'm having surgery for my epilepsy on my left temporal lobe. Everyone says don't look at stuff. On the Internet but I ave because I want to know whats going to happen. The surgery doesn't spook me too much, however I am confused about how long I might be in hospital for, recovery time and what size of scar ill have. The surgeons don't give you too much info on this as their priority is the actual surgery. The Internet has ports f different answers. Has anyone else had surgery that could help me on this. I'm not bothered I'd just like an idea of what to expect. I have a feeling it will be quite a large scar.
I'd really appreciate any replies.
Liz
Comments
Re: Temporal Lobe Surgery
Submitted by tcameron on Fri, 2013-10-25 - 14:09
Are asking about a left temporal lobectomy or just some surgury? I'm horrified, because I've been advised to have the lobectomy.
Re: Temporal Lobe Surgery
Submitted by Sunshine77386 on Fri, 2013-10-25 - 12:29
You can see from my profile pic what I looked like a week after my surgery. You have to look pretty hard through my hairline now to even notice that there is a scar. I was in the hospital for 4 days after surgery, and went back to my office job 2 weeks later. Hope this helps you and best of luck to you.