I have those feelings now but I don't believe the nerves start reconnecting or regenerating until months after surgery. Different for everybody but best policy is to discuss with your doctors and nurses and make sure you're comfortable with responses. Best wishes for a swift and full recovery.

Bill . . . SCC - originated in right tonsil, drifted into neck ( 28 lymph nodes removed - one positive ). Radical neck dissection in September 07, completed 34 radiation tx on January 4, 2008. Used Peg. Non smoker, 61, good shape, no previous health issues. Second year PET scan - "all clear".