11.22.2005 - Full-Blown Seizure

On 11.22.2005, I had another seizure. We were all at my in-laws' house in another state and I had a full blown seizure. I went to the hospital and they checked me out and released me.

After that incident, the neurooncologist and I decided that this would be a good time to switch to a more advanced anti-seizure medication. The only reason we didn't do it earlier is because switching from one medication to another causes an increased risk of seizures during the transition. Since I just had a seizure, it seemed like now was a good time.

10.25.2005 - Full-Blown Seizure

It wasn't just an aura this time. While on patrol on 10.25.2005, I went to a local hospital to pick up a paramedic who needed transport back to his rig at Station Two. I lost consciousness while driving him back. He called for assistance because I was having a full convulsive seizure in the vehicle. Thankfully we were stopped at a red light and he put the vehicle into park. I was transported to Stanford, treated, and released.

09.15.2005 - Another Aura

On 09.15.2005, I had a brief aura at work. It was a daydream accompanied by some sweating.

07.16.2005 - Auras

On 07.16.2005, I had two brief auras. I attributed it to stress from work. My relationship with my supervisor is a very negative one. Almost every work day is a hostile environment while working for Lieutenant Kim Bianconi.

On 07.17.2005, I had another aura.

05.13.2005 - Follow-Up

I had more MRI scans done in May and the physicians advised me on 05.13.2005 that my brain looked better than right after surgery. There is always a lot of swelling after surgery, so that went down. They want to keep an eye on what could be residual tumor tissue, but could even just be scar tissue from the surgery.

04.04.2005 - Driving Again

As I had hoped for, I was able to resume driving again beginning 04.04.2005. It is so freeing to be able to drive again.

03.01.2005 - Getting Back To Work

On 03.01.2005, I had a follow-up appointment with my neurosurgeon and he encouraged me to get back to work. A few days later I did just that and returned to modified duty at work. I had great friends who were willing to drive me to and from work so that I was able to work again.