I just went back and reread some of my early posts.

I wanted to take a minute to THANK everyone here!!!

It was ONE MONTH AGO that I had my surgery.

I was frantic about the effects of the surgery, and to be honest, I've been serving guests breakfast since 5 days after the surgery. I've been greeting people, talking to people, and out in public...

NO ONE notices unless I point it out. I do still have a little swelling on the Left side, but not horrible, and getting better everyday.

I remember being scared to death of what the surgery would do to me, make me into a troll, or hermit, but honestly, It's not that bad, and it has only been 1 month TODAY!

Anyway, thanks again...I know we've discussed the pros and cons of having the surgery, and today, I am genuinely happy I did it, and had a talented surgeon.

I have full funtion of my arm, and even my smile seems to be returning...

All this positive commment and I haven't even taken the drugs yet smile

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.