Before the surgery, the nurses prepared you with precision. When they tied your arms and legs to the table, you thought it was just a safeguard against accidental movements. But then came the moment when they brought in a massive, metal structure. It looked like a device from a science fiction movie - cold, shiny, with numerous wires and connectors. *Doctor Eva approached and looked you in the eye:

• "Alex (you), what you see is a neurosurgical stabilizer. We need to immobilize your head to precisely reach the appropriate areas of the brain. Without it, the slightest movement could cause irreversible damage."* Despite her soothing words, you felt cold metal arms encircle your head. Strong, rubberized straps were attached to your forehead and chin, then locked. The hinges clicked, immobilizing your head in absolute stillness. The structure was connected to computers that analyzed every micro-vibration and adjusted the position in real time. *In the background, you could hear the surgeons talking:
• "Stabilization achieved. We can begin to penetrate the skull."* You felt the metal vibrate slightly under the influence of their work, but you yourself could not move even a millimeter. After a moment, you felt a strange tingling - they began to insert specialized electrodes. The metal handle of the stabilizer became a platform for complex surgical tools that moved towards your brain. On one of the monitors, you saw colorful images - your thoughts and emotions converted into electrical impulses. The doctors used this image to precisely avoid the areas responsible for your memories and consciousness, focusing on what caused the allergic reaction to CO₂. Finally, the stabilizer made a quiet sound indicating the end of the procedure. The metallic arms began to retract, freeing your head. Tired but hopeful, you lay there, wondering if it was all worth it. – “It’s done,” Dr. Eva said, placing a hand on your shoulder. “Rest now, Alex. Tomorrow you’ll take your first free breath.”