You wonderful people talk like you expect FULL recovery from me! How perfectly uplifting that is.
They did all the pre-op stuff today, so I can kick up my heels until Wed the 2nd.
I really appreciate the hints re communicating and shoulder support plus hints for the plastic surgeon who always works alongside my ENT guy they tell me. My surgery is on the right side, but I'm left handed, that's a small bonus.
I am still concerned about mouth care. Did it pose a problem for anyone?
Sounds like this next challenge is doable...I think I can ..I think I can.
Chugging along here in the cold cold north.
Blessings, Fran

SCC Base of tongue diag. April 04 Stage IV, mets to rt. neck multiple nodes 35 rads+8 boosts First recurrence Jan05. Rt.rad neck dissection Feb02/05. Recurred with bone mets in neck July 05.
Committed to survival with dignity.