I agree with Vicki. I was told in advance to plan on 2 week stay in hospital. I was in hospital 14 days with my toungue resection & neck dissection! Was in ICU 1st 24 hours. This IS major stuff! You do not just go home & sleep this off! You definitely need to press these doctors & make sure your on the same page, talking the same language & completely understand what's ahead as far as treatment & recovery. I am not trying to scare you, but you need to at least understand fully what's ahead.