Thanks all! Yep the doc said I was way ahead of the curve in terms of recovery. I sound like Brando in the godfather at the moment, and cannot wait for the swelling to go down to eat something more solid.

I am totally bride of Frankenstein and made a kid cry at the store today. I've never seen a more mortified mother in my life!

I have a pretty consistent cough, which is causing some havoc with the trach stitches and wow am I drooling, and alternating with super dry mouth. Any suggestions on those would be great.

Dad finished most of the list, although grumbled about it. I blamed you Kathy!