Here I am, back to answer my own questions in case anyone is interested... The flap my doctor needed to take had to be from another site as when he took from my left wrist, the blodd supply was then used up on that arm. He did take from my right wrist and I came home yesterday, only 9 days in hospital this time (was 14 last round)! Also, had the rest of my tongue out, all I have left is the base and the speech pathologist seems rather impressed with my ability to speak and enunciate most words, L is a problem I haven't figured out yet. What my NEW question is: I know I read somewhere on this site that there is a cookbook for soft, managable cuisine somewhere but I can't remember where read it. Can anyone help me out and save me some searching time. It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much!