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Roles of seeing an epileptologist and lifestyle changes for epilepsy
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Nov 21 1:32am | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
@santosha I had my final visit with my 16 year patient / neurologist on Oct. 31st. As I think I may have mentioned, he is retiring. We both knew what each other wanted to share, meaning a hug like a quarterback and a wide receiver, one of which would be retiring at the end of the season. You had to keep it professional though. We ended the visit with both of us knowing that we had a true, trusting camaraderie between each other over a period of 16 years. Tough to deal with for me. He's got to feel good though as I am now seizure-free for 16 months. He forwarded my files to an epileptologist, hoping she would add me as a patient. She denied it. So, I'm going to stay with the same Baptist Health group. I feel comfortable though because his assistant went out of her way to say don't worry, the doctor wanted me to be taken care of. He will be missed.
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@royanthony
Good Morning Roy!
After 16 years together, that kind of bond between doctor and patient is rare and precious. The way you describe that final visit really captures how meaningful this relationship has been. He clearly cared deeply about your well being.💜
And what a beautiful milestone to share with him: 16 months seizure-free! That must have brought so much joy to you and him as he heads into retirement.
I'm sorry to hear the epileptologist didn't accept you as a patient. Did she share any reasons? But I'm so glad to know you're feeling comfortable staying with the Baptist Health Group—that peace of mind is everything during a transition like this.
In my own epilepsy journey, I've found that the best doctors aren't always the greatest specialists, but rather the most caring ones—the ones truly devoted to their patients and their well being. It sounds like your retiring neurologist was exactly that kind of doctor, and hopefully that same spirit of care lives on in the team he's entrusted you to.
Sending you all my best wishes as you continue this journey with your new care team! 🙏
Chris
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