Becky's Story
An Epilepsy Center "surgically cured" my epilepsy!
Out in public soon after surgery with no worries
I celebrate living seizure-free every day! In September 2012, an Epilepsy Center removed the focus of my seizures. My seizures ENDED immediately, my recovery was easy, and my memory had the ability to rehabilitate. I no longer live in fear an prevented the possibility of SUDEP. I became medicine-free. As of September 2022, it will be 10 years since I've had a seizure!
The focal point of my seizures was pinpointed at an Epilepsy Center in their Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). They offer state-of-the-art tests to precisely locate the origin of seizures. An Epilepsy Center provides a comprehensive team approach to diagnose and treat epilepsy. Everyone with epilepsy owes it to themselves to have a single evaluation at an Epilepsy Center, to ensure they are receiving the most advanced care offered. Learn about an EMU/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit on the video "How an Epilepsy Center Can Help" in the link below.
National Association of Epilepsy Centers
How an Epilepsy Center Can Help (Video)
Since 2014, minimally invasive laser ablation has been used with increased frequency as an alternative to open brain surgery as I had. Since the laser entrance is only about the width of a pencil, it offers a quick recovery!
Approximately one-third of people with epilepsy seizures are NOT well-controlled with medications. If you continue to have seizures despite treatment for more than a year or after the trial of two medications, seek advanced care at an Epilepsy Center.
The focal point of my seizures was pinpointed at an Epilepsy Center in their Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). They offer state-of-the-art tests to precisely locate the origin of seizures. An Epilepsy Center provides a comprehensive team approach to diagnose and treat epilepsy. Everyone with epilepsy owes it to themselves to have a single evaluation at an Epilepsy Center, to ensure they are receiving the most advanced care offered. Learn about an EMU/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit on the video "How an Epilepsy Center Can Help" in the link below.
National Association of Epilepsy Centers
How an Epilepsy Center Can Help (Video)
Since 2014, minimally invasive laser ablation has been used with increased frequency as an alternative to open brain surgery as I had. Since the laser entrance is only about the width of a pencil, it offers a quick recovery!
Approximately one-third of people with epilepsy seizures are NOT well-controlled with medications. If you continue to have seizures despite treatment for more than a year or after the trial of two medications, seek advanced care at an Epilepsy Center.
Stitches are covered
It was time to schedule an evaluation with an Epilepsy Center. They have specialized physicians whose main focus is treating seizures, and they diagnose medical cases as a team. After my first appointment, I knew I was in the right place. My epileptologist was able to walk in my shoes. I set up a time to stay in their EMU and had advanced tests run to pinpoint exactly where my seizures were stemming from. These tests removed the “how do you feel” guesswork. Before my tests, I was the only one who could try to explain what was going on inside my head.
During my stay at the Epilepsy Center, my medicine doses were reduced. When my threshold was low enough, the seizures began. All my detailed movements were recorded on an EEG monitor and video camera. Every seizure I had hit the bulls-eye on the same target, every time. The other tests conducted hit the bulls-eye, too. I was an excellent candidate for surgery!
During my stay at the Epilepsy Center, my medicine doses were reduced. When my threshold was low enough, the seizures began. All my detailed movements were recorded on an EEG monitor and video camera. Every seizure I had hit the bulls-eye on the same target, every time. The other tests conducted hit the bulls-eye, too. I was an excellent candidate for surgery!
Stitches post-surgery
The day of surgery came. My care was in the hands of a team of experts with groundbreaking research and the most advanced technology. Everything was explained, and I trusted them completely. We were all in this together.
I am a cosmetologist, and I arrived at the hospital with my hairstyle prepared for surgery. I visualized a positive image, and it gave me a sense of control before surgery even began.
During my recovery time, my seven-year-old son stayed oblivious, and many times I asked my eight-year-old daughter if my incision was covered, and her answer was always "Yes"! They were reassured continuously that everything was going to be okay. I went back to work eight weeks after surgery. My clientele questioned which side my surgery was on. They were relieved to see how healthy I was, and we attended to business as usual. Because of my incredible results with my hairstyle and neurosurgery, I became the founder of Surgical Hair Design.
After surgery, my brain breathed a sigh of relief and I recovered better than I ever expected. I authored Live Seizure Free to inform and be matter-of-fact about mine and another’s post-surgery results. My self-help, easy-read assists others in dealing with the same struggles many have with recurring seizures.
This testimony offers folks the confidence to say “yes” to up-to-date medical advancements available at an Epilepsy Center by sharing the ease of our recoveries with cognitive improvements. Before my surgery, writing an email became difficult. After surgery, I self-published a book!
I am a cosmetologist, and I arrived at the hospital with my hairstyle prepared for surgery. I visualized a positive image, and it gave me a sense of control before surgery even began.
During my recovery time, my seven-year-old son stayed oblivious, and many times I asked my eight-year-old daughter if my incision was covered, and her answer was always "Yes"! They were reassured continuously that everything was going to be okay. I went back to work eight weeks after surgery. My clientele questioned which side my surgery was on. They were relieved to see how healthy I was, and we attended to business as usual. Because of my incredible results with my hairstyle and neurosurgery, I became the founder of Surgical Hair Design.
After surgery, my brain breathed a sigh of relief and I recovered better than I ever expected. I authored Live Seizure Free to inform and be matter-of-fact about mine and another’s post-surgery results. My self-help, easy-read assists others in dealing with the same struggles many have with recurring seizures.
This testimony offers folks the confidence to say “yes” to up-to-date medical advancements available at an Epilepsy Center by sharing the ease of our recoveries with cognitive improvements. Before my surgery, writing an email became difficult. After surgery, I self-published a book!
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