Charm

Your questions were very well thought out and I only wish that I had your presence of mind when I was preparing for my surgery. This sounds very similar also to my recent surgery also. I did have more of my tongue removed though. Feel free to pick what is left of my brain anytime.

In my experience the doctors have never been very positive when answering my questions and the outcome has been better than what their answers indicated. I think that this is part of their education so that you don't get disappointed and are pleased with the outcome. For example, my doctor told me that they did not expect me to be able to talk or swallow after surgery. I was talking up a storm once I woke up - granted some of it was not intelligible, but that has improved greatly. And I can swallow - just tonight I ate my first whole container of yogurt and I will have lasagna someday.

My thoughts are with you and your family. Try not to let the negative thoughts get in and think positive.

Patty