Hi,
My husband's modified radical neck dissection was two weeks ago today. He went through the operation very well and last week really didn't have much pain. This week is alittle different. He is having much more pain. He can move his arm and shoulder well. He has numbness on the left side of his face and behind his ear. The Doc said this is normal. My question is - is it normal to have more pain the second week after this operation? His work is very physical and he's trying to get back to it. The doctor said he could do whatever he wanted to. I agree with you Brian, get the big hammer, but I'm also afraid of what he'll have to go through. Thanks for your input.