Well, Minnie, I did have some fancy stuff with nerves done in my neck, but I misspoke, or miswrote in this case, and should have written "vein." I was awakened hourly for all the days in the hospital to check that it was working. The original numbness in my mouth, tongue, and lip are largely gone 2.5 years out, so things may improve. Nerves are funny. At one time my neck was just about completely numb, but has gradually come back. About a month ago on a car trip, I thought I would go nuts because my neck itched like it would never stop. When it did, the following day, I had even more feeling there. At this point, nothing surprises me, including the fact that I make more stupid mistakes now (grin).