Hi DJ, Yes it is normal to have more pain especially if he has been over-doing the work. The other feelings are also very normal. Numbness will be there for a while as will some tingling sensations. Headaches might come off and on too. He should practice gentle stretching and not try to do too much yet. Healing from surgery takes 6 weeks.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.