Sweetpea, I have facial and tongue paralysis on my right side as well. They had to compromise my facial nerve during my Mandiblectomy/Neck Dissection marathon surgery last June. The doc said I have a chance at recovery as well but it's been nine months and still paralyzed.

I had my surgery done post rads so I still have swelling and issues, but I'm in HBO now and I see some of the swelling come down after only 5 treatments.

I hope you are feeling better!