Tina, I'm in a similar situation, impatiently awaiting a surgery date. However, my tumor is small so I'm eating like crazy and have gained some weight. I was already overweight but I've learned when it comes to cancer, extra is a good. I hope the pain meds worked and you were able to enjoy steak and crunchy veg! Best of luck to you!
mausmarrow.com Age 59 ex-smoker 1989 1/10 dx MDS (blood cancer) 2010-11 21 cycles Vidaza 11/10 Bone Marrow Transplant 8/31/12 dx SCC left BOT HPV 16+ T1N2cM0 10/11/12 TORS partial glossectomy clear margins 10/24/12 bilateral ND/ii-iv 92 nodes all clear 10/30/12 dx revised T1N0M0 no chemo or rads