Thursday, December 31, 2009

[epilepsy] Re: Post Surgery Memory

 

Hi Doris,

Remember, age doesn't help your memory (big smile)? And anyway, if you had a left temporal lobectomy, I would guess you use the right side of the brain not so much the left side. Your left temproal lobe has been shriveling up since your epilepsy began (big smile). Hey, take a look at your MRI to see it! So surgery 11 years ago, I don't think would cause the change. But what would I know, I'm missing part of my brain (giant giant smiling ear to ear)! I'm right brained, had my left temporal lobectomy 3 1/2 years ago. My WADA test showed my left side of the brain is worth diddlysquat (hmmm, never tried spelling that before). That's why my surgery didn't harm my memory. But I've notice a memory change lately, but most people my age have notice changes in that. I'm still young though, I'm just 52 years young. Take care, keep a smile on your face!

Steve

--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, "DorisY" <dorisellen@...> wrote:
>
> I wonder what your situation is concerning current memory post
> brain surgery. I had left temporal 11 years ago, and I am
> definately having increased trouble with current memory. It scars
> me to wonder if this has any possible connection to alzenheim.
> I fear the option of even getting tested for that.
>
> If you might have experienced anything similar, please advise.
>
> Happy New Year 2010 to you and yours.
>
> Doris
>

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