Jenn1fer82,

I offer my very best wishes to you in your search for control of the complex partial seizures. The surgical road is a bumpy one for most of us. There are physical and emotional effects of surgery. Some have much smoother roads than others, for unknown reasons. But researchers agree that having emotional and physical assistance (at least in the beginning weeks) helps A LOT!

For me, being responsible to be the primary caregiver to my young daughters was absolutely impossible. My mom came to care for them, as I stayed in my bedroom (away from the noise). I simply could not handle loud sounds and lights. It was an extremely painful recovery for me. Especially because I was in the 33%ile in which no pain medications suppressed the pain of surgery. They tried 2 different strong meds in hopes, and soon decided that I was in that 33%ile. Painful is an understatement! But, time passes, and you develop a strength to make it through.

I obviously have lots of personal experience in this area, and would be happy to answer any Q's you may have. Or lend an ear when you feel worried, scared, hopeful or hurt. Imo, those who've had brain surgery have an invisible bond. A bond that most other people just can't understand ~ as they haven't been in that position. Imagination does not do the experience justice. Since my surgery, almost 5 years ago, I've grown a lot in different ways. Ways that I never EVER thought of before.

Wish you the best