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The decision about whether to have epilepsy surgery is an important one.
Remember that surgery is not the only option, and that you have other options.
Alternatives to surgery
Watch videos and read about the experiences of two of our patients who underwent epilepsy surgery:
You can also read some patient stories on the Epilepsy Society website:
You can find a list of links on our 'Resources' page.