Thanks everyone. It's done and I'm home. Yay! It went much easier than I anticipated. I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders. It went so well there's a chance I won't have to do the radiation therapy or at least fewer treatments. That'd be great. My case will be discussed at the next Tumor Board. I probably won't know for 2 weeks. The rt half of my tongue is paralyzed. That's permanent. The rt cheek is paralyzed but it may not be permanent. I have some eating questions but I'll post them elsewhere. Thanks again for your help with my pre-surgery jitters. Sweetpea