I am one year out and my surgeon said to "give it a year." I am still numb in most of the area of my ND, but I swear that it seems to be continuing to slowly get better. I am pretty well accustomed to it now. The feeling in my chin is perfectly normal now, though my jawline is a little numb. I don't even notice it. It was my ear that bothered me tremendously, and it is 95% normal now. It had felt like it was the size of an elephant's ear and made of cardboard. It was numb, but it hurt to touch it....very odd! I also had numbness in my lips that has, thankfully, gone away. A girl needs to kiss and wear lipstick, both of which were difficult!!

Thanks everyone for your responses.

I do realise its only a small thing, and I am very grateful not to have major problems, I was just interested to hear other people's experiences.

I am also hopeful that the HBO treatment for my tongue will also work to speed up recovery in the neck area. Will keep you posted as to results.

Eilish

There are no small things or unimportant questions. Yes, the issue of numbness in not life-threatening, but it is a quality-or-life issue and you should not apologize for asking about it. Keep asking!