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Brain Surgery Done - Now What?
Sat, 04/23/2011 - 16:21Well...Surgery on my front, left temporal lobe is NOW COMPLETE! Approx. 4 inches was removed. It has been a little over 4 weeks and I am seizure free thus far! I realize this could change, but I thank God for the results. My current healing process is as follows...still very tired. I feel better now than I did right after the surgery. I had surgery on a Thursday and went home on Saturday morning! It's amazing how quick the surgery was completed - approx 4.5hrs. I have had no negative changes in my brain (speech, etc.) that I can notice as of yet (I am still very cautious). Again, this is a blessing and I am very thankful/happy to have this. So, my questions are these...who has had this surgery and what is (are) his/her healing results afterwards - i.e., How long were you tired? Were there any other major side effects? I was told the healing process could take up to 1 yr, but I also spoke with a lady who said her recovery lasted approx 1 month and she was back to driving, etc. I know it will vary from person to person, so I'm just trying to get an idea(s). I really don't want to push myself, but I also don't want to sleep all day. I'm sorry this message has been so scattered, but I write as my brain asks! =0) Thanks for any/all replies! God bless, Peyton
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Re: Brain Surgery Done - Now What?
Submitted by peytonwelch on Wed, 2011-04-27 - 11:58
Thanks for the kind reply. I'm so glad your son is doing well! Of course, I know you're more glad than I am! =0) I cannot imagine what the experience was like, especially for a child. I'm sure you learned a lot of patience. As for exercise, I am walking a couple of times per week - it all depends on how I feel. I hope to start running again by the end of May, but I will not push it. And you are correct re: my body. It tells me how I feel. The main thing is that I listen to it. This is often hard for me, as I normally push it a lot. Thanks again for your reply, and mainly, congrats with your son!!!!!
Thanks for the kind reply. I'm so glad your son is doing well! Of course, I know you're more glad than I am! =0) I cannot imagine what the experience was like, especially for a child. I'm sure you learned a lot of patience. As for exercise, I am walking a couple of times per week - it all depends on how I feel. I hope to start running again by the end of May, but I will not push it. And you are correct re: my body. It tells me how I feel. The main thing is that I listen to it. This is often hard for me, as I normally push it a lot. Thanks again for your reply, and mainly, congrats with your son!!!!!
Re: Brain Surgery Done - Now What?
Submitted by smokingun on Sun, 2011-05-01 - 19:32
Its refreshing to read some positive info following this surgery.
My 20 yr old son was a passenger in a MVA in 08 requiring emergency brain surgery - 2 more the same year. End results - he is sound of mind and body however disabled due to seizures. Started bi-yearly and now some are monthly+... Going in for a week long study this Friday to see where the seizures originate so they can advise on surgery. I am SCARED to death!! I know he see's it as either, try to fix this issue or be prepared to be homebound due to seizures but we almost lost him once - coma for a month.. I just cant imagine this surgery but I have a feeling if its feasible according to his DR's, he'll opt to do it...
Its refreshing to read some positive info following this surgery.
My 20 yr old son was a passenger in a MVA in 08 requiring emergency brain surgery - 2 more the same year. End results - he is sound of mind and body however disabled due to seizures. Started bi-yearly and now some are monthly+... Going in for a week long study this Friday to see where the seizures originate so they can advise on surgery. I am SCARED to death!! I know he see's it as either, try to fix this issue or be prepared to be homebound due to seizures but we almost lost him once - coma for a month.. I just cant imagine this surgery but I have a feeling if its feasible according to his DR's, he'll opt to do it...
Re: Brain Surgery Done - Now What?
Submitted by cdsmom on Wed, 2011-04-27 - 00:23
Hi - Congrats on being seizure free - may it last forever! My 3 1/2 yo son had surgery last year and has been seizure free for 14 months - it took about ten days after surgey that I thought he was back to normal (running around etc) but since he was so young its hard to know how he "felt". If you try to do a little more activity everyday you should be back to "normal" in a couple of weeks. If you push yourself too much - your body will probably let you know.
Good Luck!
Hi - Congrats on being seizure free - may it last forever! My 3 1/2 yo son had surgery last year and has been seizure free for 14 months - it took about ten days after surgey that I thought he was back to normal (running around etc) but since he was so young its hard to know how he "felt". If you try to do a little more activity everyday you should be back to "normal" in a couple of weeks. If you push yourself too much - your body will probably let you know.
Good Luck!