I sounded like a Dalek for a week, probably because of the throat tube. My surgery was milder than yours by a long shot. We homeschool and I think we will be taking it very easy on me for longer than I thought. On the other hand, depending on the level you teach, it is a great time to teach compassion and responsibility to the students!

I look forward to opening my mouth wide enough to bite things.

As for the bathroom, the nurses had to unhook me each time. Don't wait till you are desperate!

I was told to hold off on most activities till my three week follow-up, which seems wiser by the day. Of course, they also know I study tae kwon do and cane fighting, and I tend to hit myself in the head with my cane. . .

Neck is too stiff to drive safely so far, even if I were not on painkillers.

Hope this helps a bit. Don't overdo, you will be back soon enough to your class!