Hi Susie, Glad to hear your doing so well. I too have walked down that same surgery. You are right it was a hard one.
Really Glad you posted. It is always helpful to all of us to learn from each other. There is a lot of information here to help us all get better. I have learned so much here.

Diane smile

2004 SCC R.tip 1/4 tongue Oct. 2005 R. Neck SCC cancer/Chemo Cisplatin 2x/8wks. Rad. Removed Jugular vein, Lymph gland & some neck muscle. TX finished 1/20/06... B.Cancer 3/29/07 Finished 6/07 Bi-op 7/15/09 SCC in-situ, laser surgery removed from 1st. sight. Right jaw replacement 11/3/14. 9 yrs cancer free as of Jan. 2015