Was just re-reading my post. In case it wasn't clear, I have zero speech impact from the TORS procedure. I'm close to a month post op though. Earlier, like from days 1-10, I had slight speech impediment due to a swollen and painful tongue, but even still, I could talk on the phone and be understood just fine. Keeping hydrated was the key. Force that liquid down, even though it hurts like hell.

Today, my neck dissection incisions feel kind of crappy. They feel very tight, almost like someone is pulling on a noose around my neck. This is even after a warm shower (feels great in the shower), and all my PT exercises.