good morning allyson,
I also am pretty new to this I have had 33IMRT radiation treatments, 3 rounds of chemo and a neck dissection (all finished by Jan 11 06) and had been impatiant with my recovery until my ENT and this site convinced mr that I have to think in terms of months and longer instead of weeks, so I bide my time. Hang in there my dear all will be well.
lenny