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Epilepsy Surgery: Braved Brain Op, Kept Sight!
23 Nov
Summary
- Anna faced brain surgery for epilepsy, risking vision loss.
- Her odds of a cure dropped from 70% to 50% pre-surgery.
- Davina McCall's own surgery inspired her to proceed.
For seven years, Anna battled drug-resistant epilepsy, a condition that began with her first seizure at age 13. The arduous process involved trying numerous medications and enduring extensive testing, all before she was deemed a candidate for brain surgery.
With the odds of a cure for her focal cortical dysplasia type 2 falling to 50% and grave warnings about potential sight loss, Anna found inspiration in Davina McCall's public journey with brain surgery. Despite intense fear and doubts just before the operation on April 22, she proceeded, undergoing a six-hour procedure.
Emerging from intensive care with temporary vision disturbances and a brain bleed, Anna's recovery was challenging. However, her vision gradually improved, and the surgery successfully removed the abnormal brain tissue. Now seizure-free with an 85% chance of continued success, she reflects on her brave decision.
