My Golden Mind: A Journey Through Epilepsy And Brain Surgery

My journey began on a day no different than any other day. I was at work when I experienced the first of what I originally called my “episodes”. After they became progressively worse causing hallucinations, cognition lapses and involuntary muscle movements, I went to see a neurologist. The result was a misdiagnosis and even more episodes. Eventually, the very same day I asked permission to marry the most incredible woman I have ever known, I woke up in an ambulance to the sounds of sirens and to the flashing of lights. My whole life was turned upside down. I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Brain surgery was eventually offered as a possible solution. I started scouring the internet to find a book. One written by someone like me. I was looking for a first-person account of what was to come. No luck. I felt as if I was going on my journey blind. When reading my book, you will learn what it is like to experience different types of seizures. You will hear what it is like to go through the testing to see if you are eligible for, and to eventually have brain surgery. I will talk about the mental, family and social aspects involved with living with epilepsy. Not only that, but there are some incredible surprises along the way. Come with me on my journey. Enter My Golden Mind.