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Before you agree to surgery…
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How many times have you heard: “Well, it isn’t exactly brain surgery.” Well this time it is.
And it’s your brain.
It’s a scary trip into the unknown. Thoughts are swirling around in your head: What will happen to me? Is this the right thing to do? Is this really the best surgeon for the job? What if it doesn’t work? Maybe I should put it off…
It’s really hard to be prepared for something as radical as brain surgery – either physically or emotionally. That’s why it’s important to gather all the information you can, before hand.
Remember: Knowledge is power.
Here some things to consider and ask your neurologist/neurosurgeon team before surgery.
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Before you agree to surgery…
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How many times have you heard: “Well, it isn’t exactly brain surgery.” Well this time it is.
And it’s your brain.
It’s a scary trip into the unknown. Thoughts are swirling around in your head: What will happen to me? Is this the right thing to do? Is this really the best surgeon for the job? What if it doesn’t work? Maybe I should put it off…
It’s really hard to be prepared for something as radical as brain surgery – either physically or emotionally. That’s why it’s important to gather all the information you can, before hand.
Remember: Knowledge is power.
Here some things to consider and ask your neurologist/neurosurgeon team before surgery…
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Phylis Feiner Johnson
I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.
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