David,

I had sugery on my tongue(1/3 removed)removal of the floor of my mouth and rebuilt, partial removal of the jaw bone, all of my lower teeth on the same side, and a radical neck dissection. Both sites were stage 2 and removed with clear margins. I had a feeding tube in my nose and a trach while I was in the hospital. Both were removed prior to my leaving the hospital one week later. Eating and speaking were painful in the beginning, but I just took my time. Within 8 weeks I was back to work and eating pretty much normally. To this day I have a few small problems, but all is well 2 1/2 years later. You are in the right spot your encouragment and advice.

Take care and hang on to that positive attitude.

Anne.