Jerry,
It has been exactly 3 weeks since my surgery. I started back to work 6/1/09 and put in 55 hrs last week. I have been riding my bike 5-10 miles a day which has GREATLY improved the movement of my left arm and neck! It still hurt and tightens up but what a difference a week makes when you just basically ignore the pain and try to function normally! What hurt the most was my throat swelling from talking and laughing so much at work! I had my Appt. at Moffitt yesterday and I have to say I FINALLY came to terms with myself on the treatment I am going to pursue! It took all you guys ripping me, 2 local RO's and a guy by the name of Dr. Trotti! So I am going to have the radiation full blown to the left side neck, tongue and right side! Also throwing around doing Cisplatin X 3 or as some recommends on here smaller doses! I havent yet totally decided on the chemo or not! I am gonna listen to the specialist and answer to the man above for my treatment! This is very humbling and exhausting but I slept so much better lastnight just accepting my future!