Callosotomy Treatment in India

Amit Johnson, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Amit Johnson, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had lived with epilepsy since a childhood head injury. For over a decade, his seizures had been uncontrolled despite trying eight different anti-seizure medications. His most debilitating episodes were atonic 'drop attacks,' where he would suddenly lose all muscle tone and collapse without warning, resulting in multiple concussions, broken bones, and constant fear for his safety. His neurologist, Dr. Chen, explained that Amit's seizures originated in and spread across both brain hemispheres, making them impossible to localize and remove. She recommended a corpus callosotomy, a procedure to sever the major neural bridge between the brain's halves, to prevent the violent electrical storms from crossing over and causing the full-body drop attacks. The surgery itself was a major undertaking, but Amit awoke without significant complications. The recovery in the hospital was challenging, with headaches and a period of unusual coordination difficulties as his brain adapted. However, the outcome was transformative. The terrifying drop attacks ceased completely. While he still experiences occasional focal seizures limited to one side of his body, they are no longer disabling. Emotionally, Amit moved from a state of constant anxiety and dependence to one of cautious optimism and regained independence. He can now play with his children without fear, drive again, and return to work, viewing the surgery as a trade that gave him his life back.