Oh Sissy, it's good to see you again! I am so sorry you've been having a rough time.

With the VNS (right?) I "think" (and I'm so very far from an expert) some of the things about your surgery will be different. At least the prep will be different.

The single thing I can say with total assurance is about the head shaving - lol.

Some hospitals do and some hospitals don't.

My incision was for temporal lobe and just the left side of my head was shaved. An internet friend also had the same left temporal lobe surgery at a different hospital and her entire head was shaved..... It sure depends on the hospital. Just ask. And don't worry. In the world today things like a bald head ARE accepted.

I know several other members of NeuroTalk have had the surgery and they will be here soon to talk to you and offer assistance.
And we will hold you in our hearts and prayers.