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Wada Test and Temporal Lobe Resection Surgery
Wed, 09/30/2015 - 13:28My name is Brittany, I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy when I was 14. After taking several medications and none of them working I am scheduled to have both the Wada test and then the temporal lobe resection surgery. Ive been instructed by my doctor but I still have many fears. Hopefully someone whose been through this can answer my questions.
How invasive is the wada test, how is recovery?
Was the Wada test painful?
For the surgery did they remove much hair?
How was recovery and how long?
My overall biggest concern is if my personality will be altered after the surgery? I have also heard that many patients become severly depressed.
If you could answer anything that would be a great help! I know I need the surgery but at the same time I do not want to come out of it a different person.
Thanks so much! I appreciate
Submitted by brittany32893 on Thu, 2015-10-01 - 11:53
Thanks so much! I appreciate it. It feels nice to hear from someone that experienced it.