Hi Lizzie: I know you from the ACN Head & Neck cancer forum, so again I will say: best of luck on Friday, sending more prayers (you can't ever have too many) and sounds like you are in good hands with the right doctors.... when you feel well enough be sure to post an update post-surgery.
Ingrid K

DX 12/6/10 of T3 SCC Tongue.
Surgery 1/3/11 was hemigloss & forearm free flap, midline mandibulectomy, Neck Disection-All nodes clear.
Ended rads 5/11/11. Taste buds back to about 80%. PEG removed 4/5/12, experimenting eating real food again. If I can do this, so can you !! Stay Strong.