Hi my name is Teri. My husband will have his surgery this coming Thursday, March 7th. They will be removing part of his tongue and do a neck disection. So far the doctor says he will not need the radiation treatments.

I have no idea what to expect, but I do know our lives will probably never be the same.

Can you please tell me what it's going to be like after th surgery. The doctor says he will probably stay in the hospital 4-5 days after the surgery.

What can I be prepared for? I don't want to baby my husband, he is not that type and will hate it if I do. What is the best treatment or help I can give him? I want to make this as easy as possible for him.

How long after surgery will he feel like eating?
What types of food? Is there some book that explains the diet for people going through this type of thing?
I read all your comments about water, although the doctor says water will be the last thing he will have because the tongue gets the most use when trying to swallow.

Any help you can give me will be appreciate.