Hi Everyone! It has been a while but frankly I am just slowly starting to feel like going on line or for that matter do much of anything but get some energy back. Briefly....10 hours of surgery march 24th....8 days in hospital....post surgery had some issues they had to watch such as BP waaay over 200 on the top side. Was able to come home Easter Sunday. IDENTICAL surgery to 19 years ago except the free flap was taken from my thigh. Walking is very difficult and physio will begin soon. Best news of all...pathology from numerous perspectives indicates NO rads at this time! The doc made me a deal that if path results were OK....the PEG came out...and it did....eating is a challenge but we will just keep moving ahead! Down about 15 pounds....need to work on this ASAP. So here is what I need help on....this is NOT the same as 19 years ago....recovery is faster but very intense...the nerves in my jaw and near my ear are like needles...any ideas on pain control.....my lips and inside my mouth are incredibly dry....I just cant get relief....ideas....more to follow....return to plastic surgeon this week. Thanks for all your support...