I had just what you had in 2013. 8 hour brain surgery. I have to carry my phone number in my purse because I can't remember 7 numbers. I will be 57 in a week. I get lost very easily and have a vision impairment. I have epilepsy now and The meds are hard on your liver. I had a heart attack last summer from a thyroid problem. As I get older, everything seems to get worse. My sister, mom and dad have already passed away from cancer. I can't work and it takes me a longer time to do everything. After I pay my rent, I have $300. (Canada) to live on for the month. I am stressed and depressed to the max. But what can I do? Chronic stress is not good for you. I just keep on going...always better to laugh than cry...