Thanks for your response...it is hard to tell everyone is so different. I guess I just don't know what to expect and am probably a little over axious until it heals that everything is ok. From my previous posts it is evident I am a worrier and I still have got to learn more patience. I still have pain but it is more on the side they removed the tumor from and ear ache but only off and on. My mouth is sore but I think I am expecting a little too much after all it has only been a month post surgery. I go see my doctor on Nov 5 and now have a family doctor seeing next week to consult. For the most part it is mostly stiffness and when I do get pain I don't realize how sore it and I end up waiting too long but I don't wanna take pain killers every four to six hours seems too much...anyway thanks for helping it is soon bedtime...