She is in surgery now. Apparently this one will go more quickly than the first one, which makes sense. A lot of the hard work was done last time (shaving, incision, craniotomy). The preocedure should take about 1-1.5 hours, with another 1-1.5 hours for prep, anisthesia, etc.
I spoke to Dr. Storm briefly, he said that last time they slid the grid between the hemispheres (blind?) which may have allowed the left grid to turn into the left hemisphere, causing the issue with the leg. This time they will spread the hemispheres and place the grid interhemisperically and lay it over the top of the left hemisphere as originally planned. The said he will stay away from the motor center. Sounds like I know what I'm talking about, don't be fooled. Just repeating what I heard.
If you want to hear a fascinating talk about the brain (only 18 minutes) follow this link:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html
A neurologist discusses her stroke and how the brain works. It is posted on TED, one of my favorite websites with the tagline "Ideas Worth Spreading" in which brilliant people discuss important ideas with a time limit of 18 minutes. You've got to love editors. And on that note I'll sign off.
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