**UPDATE** Remember the 24 year old guy who had brain surgery? I've had my second and am still here AMA!

Do you wear a lot of hats?

I try to because people are assholes and stare at me a lot. Most of them don't even care if you catch them. The worst are younger teenagers who look and giggle. But my partner hates me wearing hats so that's a fun argument haha

You should try a few days wearing an "I survived brain surgery" shirt of some sort with a jacket on top. If you see anyone giggle at your scars, pretend not to notice and casually sweep your jacket out to reveal your shirt.

Or a shirt that says "The doctor showed me how to crack open a skull, keep staring for a personal demonstration."

I like this idea, this should be a thing!

Where i live people will most likely laugh more haha, i did fit in over the Halloween weekend though, that's a bonus!

I don't understand the giggling part. I had surgery on my collar bone and have a huge scar that spans across my entire shoulder. When I am without a shirt some people may ask what happened or be like "what kinda surgery did you have?", but nobody ever laughs at it or anything. It's life.

Yeah i suppose its just the immature mentality of the teenagers where im from. They will grow up one day and realise, i have to keep faith in humanity.

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It's easy to brush it off but after a while it wears thin. Hope things are ok for you. Fuck the people who stare, jealousy of my shoddy haircut and your goggles gets them nothing haha

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I could imaging a bunch of kids trying it out. That would be fun to see tbh lol

WHAT!? I wondered why I PMed you and didnt get a response. This is you!? You sent me a thank you gift to England. Im glad you are doing well!

Wow!!! Until now i had forgotten you sent me that wonderful PM! I hope you and your family are doing well and hope that England is treating you well. Thanks for the kind wishes!!

We are doing great. Loving being here. Your gift now hangs in our dining room. Thank you again so much. Im glad to see that after surgery you are feeling a bit better.

Great to hear! Glad my little gift has found a loving home with you. All the best and take care!!

Such a great OP! I wonder what kind of message that guy sent to warrant a thank you gift from you!

I read that you'd never had pizza rolls or pizza bangles. I hope someone can send you some!

I did read your first AMA. So glad to hear that you're doing well!

She sent me 3 packets of kool aid haha. She said she was moving so i sent her something small for her new home in a new county :) and thanks for the kind wishes!

were you more or less scared the second time?

I was more scared this time due to the much higher risk of things going wrong. I was almost certain to lose my sense of smell which seems fine and there was a greater chance of a hemorrhage that would have wiped my brain clean. Scary thought that still makes me feel uncomfortable.

Did you have any noticeable side effects? Did other people notice?

Not as much as last time. Mainly its my energy levels. I get exhausted rather quickly. Even going for a walks and light stuff make me need a rest. My memory seems to be off a little according to my partner and family but i don't notice it haha

Is it tempting to pick at your scar? Do you like rub your hand against it often?

I know that's what I'd do, wouldn't be able to help it.

Yes it is haha. Its not got as much of a scar as last time. Thing is it still hurts like hell, maybe in a week or so ill be able to pick it without as much pain :)

Hope so! Just remember not to pick it so much that your brain box falls apart.

Yeah don't want to make a hole for my brain to fall out. That's all i need lol. Thanks!

Pizza rolls or pizza bagels?

Im from Scotland so I've never tried either :(

You have cheated death enough, now is not the time to get mixed up with American pizza foods.

Ill trust you on that, thanks for the tip!

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This is starting to sound like a great idea, all the mess hopefully shod be worth it lol

"High-grade pizza"? It's a three hour flight from Scotland to Italy. That's shorter than the flight from LAX to Chicago. I don't doubt this guy has already had high-quality pizza.

I have had pizza in Italy :) also several other places on Europe.

America is the least of his worries when it comes to food. You seen Scotland's creation that is called THE MUNCHIE BOX? Now that's some next level shit!

Don't forget deep fried mard bars. They are delightful. Although diabeetus is sure to follow lol

I need brain surgery for epilepsy but the doctor told me I wouldn't have much left if I went.

I'm on mobile and lunch time but what did you have done? Anything removed or added?

Hi, i don't fully understand what the doctor meant by that so please provide more details either here or via pm. I want to offer you support and advice if i can. I had an AVM (arteriovenous malformation) removed via a craniotomy. I got plates and screws added to my already thick skull haha

I had a clonic tonic seizure couple years and done the cat, mri scans to show extra brain growth that looks all bumpy like a black berry in between the folds of the brain. "Neuro doctor dumbed it downed I got to much brain. Then a small gray matter spike going from the crown into the center of the brain plus a pressure build up from overall.

The first neurological doctor suggested a vns. Got denied by the hospital due to lack of insurance. Second the doctor "dr.croom " said I didn't need it and it's to new and really doesn't feel it's completely ready. I trust Dr. Croom with his diagnoses. Just straight up pull regiment and have blood drawn every so often by my primary doctor to check vitamin levels ect. Just low on potassium and b12. I take supplements for that.

2000mg keppra twice daily and paxil for depression

The fact i live in Scotland makes me realise how lucky i am to have the nhs. I don't have to worry about insurance. This sounds pretty bad mate and hope you are coping. Always here if you need a chat or some support :)

Have you tried sticking fridge magnets to your head?

Titanium is not magnetic or i would have a pretty neat party trick haha

Ohh gutted. That would amuse me for ages

Same, we would have so much fun lol

How can you be sure that you didn't die, and that this isn't all a ruse to ease you into the afterlife?

Maybe it is. But all these awesome questions are making the transition much easier like you thought. Good observation Watson!

What will you have to do for rehabilitation?

Take my time and steadily get my strength and stamina. I don't have any specific instructions so im just trying to get used to life again. Shit makes me tired so i gotta man up and get used to it again!

3rd times the charm?

Hopefully this is the last time, don't want to raise the bar and risk going through that again.

Hello mosif89! Your submission was removed from IAmA because you posted an AMA less than 3 months ago - seraph

Are you kidding??? It was an update.....cant you just delete the old one??

Has this affected your fine motor skills at all? Handwriting, etc.

Not at all. If i remember correctly the pay off the brain that was operated on and disturbed doesn't control those skills. It was memory mostly and there was a chance i could've went blind but i didn't. Great success!

Hey, Congrats on the op. Having a craniotomy sucks arse. Have you had any ongoing issues like headaches or 'pain' in the head?

Nope. Just regular old healing pain. Sleeping is hard because i can't get comfy since the scar is on all sides but it's improving quick enough. Thanks for the kind words mate!

I had a tumor removed about 3 and half years ago, and I still get cronic pain. It just pisses me off because before the OP I was good and healthy, but ever since I haven't been the same. I'm really glad your's has gone to plan.

Even though you are suffering with pain, hang in there. Better to have that than one day have the life snatched from you because it was left unnoticed or untreated. You are still here and though you are in pain at times your family and friends get to enjoy their lives with you in it. Take care and all the best, I'm here if you ever need a chat or any support!

Were you awake during surgery? what was it like?

No i wasn't. Its very wierd. I got the anaesthetic and it felt like i was very drunk. As sad as it sounds i told the guys looking after me to tell my family i loved them if the worst happened. Then i was in a hospital room bandaged up. Was like time travel, 6 hours i think i lost. Not even a dream haha

Thanks for the answer man that's really intense. I couldn't imagine possibly telling my family goodbye for the last time :( I'm gonna call my parents now and tell them I love them.

Wishing you a speedy recovery brother! Good luck!

Yeah it sucked but i had to do it just incase. All the best and thanks for the nice wishes mate!

Hi! First off, congrats man. Read your first ama, fuck looks like you showed death whose the boss.

My question to you is, what kind if symptoms did u have pre-diagnosis?

Yeah me and him have a war going on now but im 2-0 up! I had migraines that steadily got worse over the course of a year before i was diagnosed. They got to the point of me being out of the game for days at a time. Thanks for the kind words :)

Haha, good score.

Migraines are a pain. I have em once in a while. Cant imagine how bad it was for you!.

All the best mate!

Thabks very much. All the best!

I missed your first AMA, so forgive me if this has been asked already in relation to your first surgery, but what was your recovery like? I imagine it's different than say, taking out someone's appendix, but with this sort of surgery I can't imagine exactly what recovery would entail.

Not a problem at all. My recovery last time was about 5 months. My energy levels were low and my memory was shot to bits. It all came back slowly but this time it seems to be quicker. I have a standard 3 months resting period then i see the surgeon again who will ask me questions and asses how I'm feeling and if I'm up for normality. Only bag thing is i lose my licence until i am fully recovered.

have you had any migraines/seizures/weird dreams? I have seizure issues and always worry about winding up having a dire brain surgery after some emergency (hypochondriac, yeah I know) I hope any issues you noticed before are gone or getting better! That scar is one to be proud of! congrats on making it through two brain surgeries I hope its the last!

I suffered from steadily worsening migraines. The got to the point where i was high and on the couch for days at a time. This lasted about 12 months before my diagnosis and then 4 more before my operation. Now its all said and done im still here and recovering well. If you need support or advice im here for a chat whenever you need it. I suggest if you are worried then get checked out. Better safe than sorry mate!

So what?

There's the downvote you wanted mate. Take care!