Jennie,

When I had my surgery to remove 25 percent of my tongue, I knew from my biopsy that it would swell up tremendously. The doctor kept the vent in from surgery and kept me under in the ICU until the swelling went down, no trach needed. I think I was in ICU for 2 days, 1 because of the swelling, the 2nd because there were no beds close enough to the nursing station to satisfy my doctor. I went home on day 6 with the drain still in from my neck dissection of levels I, II and III on the right. Tumor was under the right side of my oral tongue.

Best of luck to Erik, keep us informed!

Sincerely,
Lisa