I am mainly worried about how safe it would be for me as I've had 3 other brain surgeries. When Dr. Van Gompel met with my family and me, he explained it would be my best option as I've been dealing with epilepsy off and on since I was 18 months old. I then read his notes later and he said something about hypothalamic atrophy and how this can raise possibility of missing the target if I were to do the surgery. So I guess if the target were to be missed, would it be likely of something being badly damaged. I've already had a stroke and gained a learning disorder from 2 of 3 of my brain surgeries. I know that there is only a 5% of something really happening but I already have so much brain damage and don't want to go in for more. And for those who have done it, is it very helpful?