Katie,

I am one with the "whining". I felt the same way. Lost half my tongue, looked like the Bride of Frankenstein for Halloween without needing a costume, sounded like the Godfather with new fillings (now like Elmer Fudd with a lisp), numb neck, numb ears, limited range of motion in my neck and shoulders....

I thought, holy shit, and the surgery was the easy part????

But I'm here. And my speech is getting better, even if slower than molasses in January. And I can lift my arms up almost straight. And I can shoulder check when I drive. And, most important, I'm here, and my family is so grateful that I am.

So, punch the punching bag in the basement (or get one of those plastic stand up guys to punch - it's very cathartic), and cry in the shower. Then dust yourself, take a deep breath, and know you can do it.

Besides, you made it through a hurricaine...cancer is a walk in the park.