Hi again, By the way - in regards to the Modified Neck Dissection - after the person is in recovery and awake after the anesthesia - are they able to talk right away or are they too sore and bandaged and swollen to speak? What about by the next day? And has anyone had any problems as far as driving a car after this procedure? I know the doctor told him he will be getting Physical therapy afterwards - but is the limited range of motion so severe he may not be able to operate a vehicle? I know that would be on the "intolerbale" list if that's the case, just as the PEG tube was too. As far as the length of time of surgery - is that about 4 hours? Thanks.