Donna ,


Just realized you said your mom was having both sides done ..I dont know if she has a sense of humor ( somthing I think you need during this really helps) But tell her she is gettin like a neck lift ! I told my surgeon ..geesh you shoulda just done the other side I woulda looked good ! LOL. The one side is a little thiner then the other but not like extremely noticeable, not if you dont know me .besides they keep telling me ( which I knew but always critical of ourselfs) No one is perfectly symetrical. ANother thing no one pointed out and I just want you to be aware of ...My left lip droops a little ..better now then in begining . Some of the nerves get annoyed , damaged , and sometimes removed. Mine my come back it may not , people tell me not noticable..again to me it is . One surgeon in boston told me ( i went for 2nd opinion on rad ) That it is barley noticable and that many people have things like that without surgery or illness . That was 6 weeks out and she also commented on the talent of my surgeon and the scar ..she was amazed he got 32 lymph nodes out of that SMALL incision . Isnt small to me , just not really noticable either and only gettin better ! So positive thoughts,,It suxs it really does, but worth it for your health and it isnt unbearable, I just had my tonsils out and i tell ya I think that was worse ....That is a horrible operation if ya ask me !! LOL..good luck I hope I have answered some of your questions !! And believe me Your mind will run a mile a minute and you will lose your train of thought ! NORMAL. PLease keep us posted and please know that we are with you through this and (((((HUGS))))) to you , your mom and you r family !

Shar