Susan

CONGRATULATIONS on being persistent and getting multiple opinions. I did not comment before since I feel the consequences of my tongue surgery, free flap and neck disecction are not the norm. I had zero problems with the free flap, zero problems with the skin graft on the wrist and zero problems with the groin donor site yet I can no longer swallow at all (failed 4 MBS) and am on a feeding tube for life despite 9 months of swallowing therapy and even VitalStim. I'm glad you will avoid any such risks.
Again, good luck
charm