Max,

I had a modified radical neck dissection 7 weeks ago today !! My incision was ear to jaw and 32 nodes taken..but kept the jugular and nerve that affects shoulder movement. I was still in discomfort at 3 weeks, even at 7 it isnt "normal" alot of numbness..weird sensations, cant turn the head to the left very well. and some days some discomfort , I think it probably depends on how I lay at night. I will tell you what my Drs had to keep reminding me ( as I thought i should have been healed 2 weeks later LOL) He just had MAJOR surgery ....it is going to be 4-6 weeks to feel better and up to a year to be as good as it gets ! Small price to pay for being cancer free right ? ( beleive me I have to convince myself this everyday LOL) best wishes to you and him ...Can I ask ...How bad is it havin Tonsils out ? Mine are comin out in 2 weeks ..ughhhhh...wish they coulda done it all at once ..too many infections they gotta go !!