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temporal lobe surgery

Mon, 02/02/2015 - 20:29

Hi everyone, I am going through all the tests to determine whether or not I am a candidate for temporal lobe surgery...so far, it's looking like I will be a candidate.  I was just wondering what people's experiences were with this type of surgery, the risks, side-effects, could you drive afterwards, etc?  My goal is to not have anymore seizures, to be able to drive again, and return to work and having a normal life.  Any input and/or feedback would be very helpful.  Thanks.

Comments

I had my first left temporal

Submitted by karenrparker@gmail.com on Fri, 2015-02-13 - 17:29
I had my first left temporal surgery in 2006 & did well with only having to take one medication for 2 years. However, in 2008 I began having seizures again and had a 2nd temporal lobe surgery again. Again with much success I went back to work bald 9 days later & finished my bachelors degree in health science & biology so I feel I had great success. It wasn't until 2012 I started having grand mal seizures again quite often and sometimes grand mal seizures 4 in a row. I really feel the surgery was a success because it gave me time to complete big goals in my life. I think it is something if your doctor thinks will help you it's worth it. I wish you great success~ Karen

Had surgery I 1991 Got my

Submitted by pathamilton@windstream.net on Sat, 2015-02-28 - 20:55
Had surgery I 1991 Got my life back.Can drive and work.Memory is good.Thankful for the surgery.Hope you can have it

Had right temporal lombectomy

Submitted by pathamilton@windstream.net on Mon, 2015-03-02 - 18:19
Had right temporal lombectomy.Think it was about 2 yrs before I could drive.Now drive and work Take no medicines for seizures.Seizure free now since 1991.Reccomend surgery

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