I know miss kate - thanks for the input! I hope the fact that this doctor uses image guided surgery - which is much like a CT scan and shows him the tumor in immediate time and ensures he gets all of it - that he won't have to split my jaw. I will know for sure tuesday. - I know plastics are great - I just really think that splitting my jaw will make it a longer healing period for me.

and not make me happy. I will do it if I have to but if there is a way around it. I would prefer that. Plus the less invasive the procedure - the better. UGH! It looks like you are doing well... so that's great!