@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member my family likes to research stuff. we (mom, me, and some of my cousins aunts and uncles) are a health nuts. so do your own research on tegratol. i used to take it tegratol but it didnt do anything so drs change to something else.
as for the surgery thing. this is a blessing in disguise because i work at a day care center now and i talk about my seizures and what to do when having a seizure.

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When My Dr. brought up the opportunity for a brain surgery , I responded yes right away. Plus I’ve been on the majority of meds out there on the market and none of them have controlled my seizures 100%.

Today my seizures are still not 100% controlled, but since my brain surgery , my seizure frequency went from severe to mild and moderate. So it was overall worth it for me.

i have both (surgery and long term meds). my surgery was worst than the meds just because of the side effects. surgery made 1/2 my body less than the others, one of my arms didnt work, i cant walk good and need a brace to walk. and my talking and thinking is slow. i take keppra (destroys the liver) for about 20-25 years. i also take vitamin 'milk thistle' (boost liver) and vitamin 'turmeric' (boost everything in your body).

After being tested like a lab rat for over ten years, with no succession, I'd opt for brain surgury in an instant.Risks are there yes but it's worth it and better than a lifetime of not knowing what your next AED will make you feel like constantly.. A close friend had successful surgury and is seizure free on no meds.

@SusanLarson,
A lot of people told me my personality was a bit different. With me I was totally helpless having 30-40 partial complex seizures a day and over 5600 mg of meds a day.
For me the surgery eliminated all Partial Complex seizures so yes I was different as I found my independence. There were so many limitations that I had prior to the surgery.
All these doors and windows opened up and eventually one by one I jumped through them. Even the ones that said do not enter. I was 23 at the time so I went through what most teenagers go through. Lol . Hugs to you and you're husband. Please keep us updated. Hugs Wendy