This is my first post here.My name is Cathy and I live just north of Toronto. I'm 48, a non-smoker and home from the hospital just 7 days after my surgery. I had a partial glossectomy with the forearm flap and neck dissection. I'm talking pretty well ie. my sister and boyfriend can understand most of what I'm saying. The frustrating part (as I'm sure you all ybderstand too well) is the eating. Soup, yogurt and pudding starts to get boring after awhile but I keep telling myself to be patient.

I'd like to know if there's anyone out there from the Toronto area. And I'd love to here from any of you on the eating/slurping thing. How long did it take for all the numbness and swelling to go away?

Any replies are greatly appreciated!!