Some things that will help.
I made up cards ahead of time that said
"Thank YOU'"
"I need a nurse"
"I need help going to the restroom"
You get the picture. You cannot talk with a trach-so
take a notebook you can write in to people. I got tired
of writing, so notes came in handy too..
Take care
Debbie

Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.