Hi Michelle, I can easily understand your frustration. It's hard sometimes not to just feel "like a number" when dealing with Dr's (who see this everyday)and seem to blow it off as normal post op complaints. It's good to check with the wonderful folks here to get real accounts of what is within "normal" but it's hard because everyone is differant. You can do this... Marcy can do this...be aggressive, be assertive, keep fighting, demand answers, or get another opinion.
You can only go as far as you push!!!
BIG HUGS From Wisconsin Rapids! I'm including you both in my prayers!


Caretaker/Longtime Girlfriend of Don. Dx 10/31/03 SCC Stage IV T2N3MO right tonsil/tongue base. Treatment began 12/9/03 = 35 IMRT weekdays/8 Chemos once weekly/Surgery late Feb 04