I didn't really sllep to well last night , I have to check into the hospital this afternoon at 2:00 for a late afternoon radical neck dissection, my surgeon has 7 surgeries for today and I am #7, I asked him why, his response was that my is the most complicated and longest one of the day and he does not want to be rushed, good or bad I don't know. What can I expect when I wake up? a bit scared, what will they find? how hard is the recovery, what about sleeping and swallowing after this type of surgery, and advice and encouragement would greatly be appreciated. I will be back to this site in about a week baring complications, since I live alone I will be staying else ware for about a week, best of luck to all this week who face any new challanges.