I had a modified bilateral neck dissection on Fri. Sept. 2nd and went home the next day. My husband who stayed with me was going stir crazy plus I really wanted to go home helped me decide that I was going to go home.

From the middle of my ears going down the edges of my face down to the top of the incision feels swollen and numb. Like when your mouth feels when you get a cavity filled and get novicane. I have been waiting for it to wear off but it hasn't.

Wednesday the 7th I had the 3 drains removed. I was not prepared for this and did not take any pain med before I went. I'm glad they are out now but just wish I was prepared a little better. Of course everyone has things done differently.

I am scheduled to have the staples removed this coming wednesday the 14th. And everyone has told me that removal of staples does not hurt.

Is this true? Also My shoulders are sore and some of my neck muscles. I am still numb from half my ears down around my face til the incision. I am putting neosporin on the incision area. Can anyone tell me will the numbness go away? and about how long. It hurts for me sometimes to move my head and hold it up.

I will find out about the pathology report on Wed. also. I am just trying to get some more information and I have talked to some people but like I said everyone has a different experience and some more insite may be helpful.
Thanks
Terry