Well, for the past 16 bloody years I've been in a battle with my own body with epilepsy. Today (Friday) I go in for pre-op and blood testing. The hospital that I'm going to, UH, is going to be placing what are called 'depth electrodes' in my brain to pinpoint where the focus of my seizures are coming from so they can remove that part without damaging any other area. I go to see my neurosurgeon on the 14th, and since there was a cancellation, I am 'next' in line. I most likely will be in surgery next Wed., where they place the electrodes in. I'll probably be in the hospital a good week, under video and audio surveillance, and they will .. to put it lightly, set off a seizure and record where it was started from.

This is a big step from having a little machine in my chest to try and stop the seizures, they are -going- to remove the area that starts them. This isn't a 'cure all', but it has a lot more promise than another medicine that has worse side effects than they are worth.

I really wish I knew -exactly- what to expect, but as I have been told by my surgeon, it's different for everyone. The one thing that they are positive about (as far as negative effects) is that my memory might be affected. I don't think this is the last journal I'll write before I go in, but if it is and you all don't hear from me, it's not because I'm ignoring anyone- Life threw me a curve ball, and I'm up to bat. Time to hit a home run.

Peace and love everyone-

-Fox

Well I got home from the doc this evening, and yep, sure enough- next week, I go into surgery. No questions, already had the pre-op done, blood tests, urine sample... etc. Plus, I also found out that when they find the 'spot' that is the problem, they remove it then, not a week later like I had thought it was going to be. Also- I'm going to be in the hospital for 2 weeks, not just one. It seems like I'm a top priority case in their books. "High profile", if you will.

Thank you all for the love from my friends and followers, keep me in your prayers. Tuesday I leave for the hospital, and I really wish I knew exactly when I was going to return. My best guess is the beginning of March, but that's only returning home, not immediately hopping back online. This is quite an invasive procedure, and it's going to take a lot outta me.

Much love,
-Fox