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Responsive neurostimulation (RNS) as an epilepsy treatment?
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Hi @absentsenior - so glad you are feeling prepared and have a lot of support. That will get you far.
You mentioned before about the challenge of keeping your head warm. Did you have to do a full head shave? Have you had other pre-procedure things to do or that you will do in the hours before the RNS? Did your doctor anticipate you'd spend a night or two in the hospital?
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@lisalucier Dr. Is anticipating 1 night but that depends on outcome. Do not recommend shaving entire head. I normally have long hair. I'm getting it cut into a short shag before the surgery. The reason is I will have to wash it every day after the first few days and I don't want to have to use a brush. I don't want anything pulling at my scalp due to tangles. The main incision is rather large. Think of the outline of a tupee on top of your head with 2 smaller incisions in the back of your head on both sides. A shag let's me just finger comb it without stressing the incisions.