Hi,

My Dad has decided to do the ND. You might recall he declined it back in Sept. Because some nodes remained large after treatment; dr's have been suggesting the ND. Recent scans are good; no changes.

Doing a bilateral ND (leaving in muscle per my Dad's request). Also biopsy around the throat area and removing the waddle (dulap) under chin.

Questions: My Dad clears his throat, coughs and spits up phlegm (like I'm sure you all do). Can you do this right after the surgery? and if not then what the heck do you do?

Are you bed bound the first night?

At what point can you get up and walk around; use the bathroom?

Much pain and discomfort? (he has a high tolerance for pain. Main issue is the coughing and phlegm. He's claustraphobic so I know that concerns him.)

Were you in ICU after? (they want to keep him there one night because of sleep apnea).

Anything else to add would be appreciated.

Thanks!
so much anxiety