Thanks to each of you for your responses! Buzz continues to thrive after having surgery a little more than three weeks ago. His appetite is tremendous, he eats everything except steak, pork chops, etc..and has several Ensure or Boost 'snacks' during the day, along with ice cream and puddings.
He only limps a little, and I've noticed that his right shoulder slumps now. He has refused to use any assistance with walking, not even a cane!
Yesterday, a large scab finally fell off his upper leg, only to expose a very large STAPLE. He thinks it will eventually work itself out, but I'm not too sure abou that!
The scar on his neck (literally from ear-to-ear) is healing nicely; the majority of the swelling in his face and neck is gone, as has the swelling in his right leg.
Buzz has only taken 2-3 pain pills since coming home. He has, however, taken Advil, and says this is sufficient!
We hope to hear from the Radiologist this week, concerning beginning IMRT, but he was told by his Doctor at Baptist Hospital that treatment could not begin until after 08/23 when he is to see Buzz for followup appointment.
Thanks again to everyone! I hope that Buzz' positive story has helped to encourage anyone facing what he has endured these past few weeks. Blessings.....Lois & Buzz in NC