Neuro brought up surgery

36M, have had TC since I was about 13-14. They have been sporadic over the past 20 or so years, but my doctor is seeming to now think I have DRE. During my last appointment, he increased my dosage, but sounded concerned with the amount of focals I've had lately, and wanted to discuss the idea of alternative treatment (I.e surgery).

Fortunately I have two neurologists in my family and have been able to talk to them about it, but I wanted to ask those who have had VNS, DBS, RNS or dissections.

What was your experience? Did the surgery truly help? Have things changed significantly for the better? What was the recovery process? Side effects?