Good News!
My doctor was kind enough to call me sat am to tell me the news. I could not believe it. I was sure they would find kidney cancer, lung cancer, liver damage, something!! I am so amazed that I made it through. Thanks to all of you for talking me through this little tiny step to some but a scary step for me. I just knew I would be dieing again all over again.
Eileen, I was in for 25 minutes. There is no way to signal them if you have to stop or have an emergency, at least with mine. I asked them to at least tell me how many more minutes every once i n awhile. They reluctantly said they would and they kept there promise. It helped to hear their voice, I tell you.
You know, if you had to schedule one, then you could schedule in the afternoon when your coughing is not as bad, I bet.
I am so thankful to eveyone for listening to me and I will help anyone who has questions. I remember every minute!!LOL
I'm still alive and kickin'
Debbie

Partial mandibulectomy and neck dissection 2/3/07. T2NOMO.
Had 14 hour operation which included reconstruction of jaw.
Reconstruction failed. Some radiation, no chemo.