Since I promised some folks I would update: John's surgery was 7 hrs., the Docs said he did very well considering the previous surgery and radiation. More lymph nodes removed, more tongue removed, some jaw bone removed- titanium implant and free flap graft from right arm and tummy. New Peg, trach, and a couple of other "invasive tubes" I didn't quite understand but had to sign a permission slip for after he arrived in recovery. Apparently the next 24 hrs. will be critical as to whether the flap takes.? We've been up since 4:30 am- so night-night- guys. Amy