I will most definitely be buying the waterpik. And ChrisN, right, I most definitely need to follow your suggestion. I did not do well with my pain management after my TORS surgery. I realize I'm going to need to change my usual "I'll do it later personality" and be on a strict schedule with how I take care of myself.
ie: feedings, teeth care, walks, etc.
I'm very thankful for all your responses.


Nancy (53 at dx)
Metastatic SCC. Stage III. HPV positive with occult primary. N1, no ecs
7/1/11 - L-Selective neck dissection. Tonsillectomy. All clean. No rad, no chemo.
5/29/13 - Found primary
7/3/13 - TORS
7/8/13 - Emergency Surgery/Blood vessel burst in throat
8/9/13 - Peg in
9/3/13 - Radiation starts 30 IMRT, 60gy BOT, 56gy both sides of neck
10/14/13 - Radiation ended!
11/12/13 - PEG out!