First visit with actual surgeon

Hello everyone,

Today we had Allyson's first visit with the actual surgeon. There will be several doctor's involved. Up to now, the visit's have been with the doctor who has been determining the spot of the problem, Dr. Lee. He will be the one who sets the electrodes on her brain and verify they are in the right place for the set of tests that will be done between March 24 - 30.

Dr. MAngano, is the one who will be cutting. Ifeel that this pair is a little like the goodcop/badcop team. Dr. lee lets you know there is hope, good chances of life without epilepsy. Dr. Mangano comes in with the badcop routine which includes all of the risks and what could happen. I don't think Ally's chances are any less than they were before but the risks were just laid out for all to see. It just deflates the bubble a little.

Thanks for listening,

Dana