hi debbie, like you i am a new "larry" had mine 22nd november. i had a sore throat in may and ignored it.
i am waiting for a tep valve to be fitted so i comunicate with a speech aid at the moment, which can be rustrating if there is background noise.

once i have my valve i will go back to work as my employer will create a job that i can do (very good firm) my biggest problem is my stamina, my hearts willing but my body's not. i soon know and suffer if i try to do to much.

i have got a portable nebulisa i can use that will help me when i do go back to work.

biggest and most annoying thing i have Found since becoming a larry is other people....I CANT SPEAK BUT I AM NOT DEAF,,,,,,STOPPPPP SHOUTING AT ME.

since my operation i have calmed down a lot. i dont get as stressed as i used to with other people and what they do.i have even stopped getting stressed at other drivers....lol

i finished my radiotheraphy a month ago and am able to do most things now, just not as quickly as i used to though. i've been driving since a week after coming out of hospital as my surgeon said as long as i have full neck movement it will fine.