Peace,

The last thing I said to my wife, daughter and son just before they wheeled me into surgery was, "Now I've got the easy part, I'll be asleep through this, you guys have to wait it out". Trust me, 3 hours (mine) or 12 hours (yours) makes no difference, you'll wake up with plenty of pain medication in you. Never hesitate to ask for more if you need it. I think the most asked question I got from my nurses was "are you in any pain?".

Good luck, you'll do fine.

Jerry

Jerry

Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.

"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"