Hi All,
We have a daughter 31, who is a possible canidate for brain surgery. She has had seizures for the past 7 yrs, with no reduction in episodes after trying all of the meds on the markets. The last and final med is Vimpax. Her seizures occur in in left front tempral lope. She has pseudo, partial complex and grand mal occassionally.

I would like to communicate with anyone that as had or knows some one that has had brain surgery to reduce or eliminate their seizures:

Hi Gwen ~ Welcome to NeuroTalk.
Several of our members, me too , have had this surgery and will be happy to talk to you.
The best place to receive answers is our Epilepsy Board. Just scroll down and post your message there.

Hi Gwen and welcome to Neuro Talk. Here is the link to our epilepsy forum..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum11.html

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. As you can see we have a big family here to help out each other and especially new members coming into our flock.

I too have epilepsy, 40 years, and here to be of assist as I possibility can.
Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Hello Gwen, and welcome to NeuroTalk! We're so glad you found us!

I wish your daughter all the best.

I have spent the last several hours reading about Wada Test and Cortical Mapping prior to surgery and other test and possible complications. I tried to get her to read up on the procedures, but it scared her and gave her headaches. So Mom is doing the research.

How long is the recovery period after surgery? I've read you stay in the hospital for maybe 3 days or more.

She's concerned about having to shave her head???

Are there any specific questions we need to ask the doctors prior to surgery?

Has you can see I have a lot of questions.

We are believing God for healing even if it is thru surgery! I was reading that some doctors don't refer patients for surgery up to 20 years! I thank God that they were finally able to video her thru EEG, PET, and SPECT in Aug after 7 yrs of EEG and MRIs.

Gwen

hey..hope u get some good info on here..welcome.

Vessel

Hi Gwen,

Welcome to neurotalk... i hope you find the answers u need.
God Bless

hey i would pray to god ur daughter throughs out excellent .......

santoshnatarajan,

Hello and welcome each of you to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene