Rob --

Do a search (top of each page, in the center) for postings from August, who had a partial palatectomy last year. I'd think your wife's surgery could be similar to what she had, and Colleen (her name) would be a great source of information about what to expect.

All the best --
Leslie

Leslie

April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.