i had BOT robotic surgery for T1 and selective neck dissection on may 10--fortunately no complications--discharged from hospital after 2 nights--first week was bad and like you i had to time pain medication with eating---improved considerably the second week and was off all pain meds by end of second week and basically eating whatever i wanted---still have some numbness on right side of face and neck but doc says that will fade away---start radiation june 17