Gary- My husband had nodes on both sides removed and as Jeff said you won't look pretty but it's not as bad as one would think. Most of the really ugly stuff will be gone before you leave the hospital. Will they be doing more chemo? That's the real tough stuff as you well know. Good luck to you.

Sue

cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.