Laura,

Unfortunately, I think the kind of warning you got from the anesthesiologist is typical of what the lawyers are telling them to say to cover themselves. Before my surgery, I had to read lots of verbiage about all the possible nasty side effects (including death), but my actual experience with surgery was pretty benign, all things considered. Hope it all goes smoothly for you.

Cathy

Tongue SCC (T2M0N0), poorly differentiated, diagnosed 3/89, partial glossectomy and neck dissection 4/89, radiation from early June to late August 1989