i don't know if it helps with your incision, but down the road i would recommend an electric shaver. my beard was very light after rad treatment, but losing nerves and feeling in my neck made shaving a chore. electric shaver really helped, and if i shave every day with it i look clean. it will pay for itself in 1 to 2 years because blades are so expensive.

I also have another question. Is it normal to have a sore or blister at the end of your tongue after surgery? I have one and it kind of feels like when I had braces and they would cut the tip of my tongue.

You will my friend!

[quote=braziliangirl82]You will my friend! [/quote]I will have blisters?

Morning John, now I hope you're not a Yankees fan, I married one and never hear the end of it. Not that being from Boston has anything to do with it.
I thought I was the only one who savored a morsel of fresh baked bread. After not eating for a week, it was better than... most anything, I still appreciate food in a new way.
On the shaving picked up an electric razor, worked well and the scar reduces pretty quick, I'm six weeks out and no longer self conscious, most people barely notice. Good luck with the visit, ask lots of questions...

I mean you will be back to your kids soon. But i had some blisters too

[quote=braziliangirl82]I mean you will be back to your kids soon. But i had some blisters too [/quote] so this is normal? I feel like there are a few of them just at the tip of my tongue. But I don't really see them. If it weren't for these I'd be talking a lot better

Today I'm headed out in public for the first time without a bandage covering it. I'm not too worried about being stared at. I spend most of my life being gawked at and having people say and do rude things to me because I am gay. At least now those people will actually have something to stare at. I'm still nervous though. My mom will be with me and the rest of my family. I feel like I'm becoming a burden to my family even though they haven't said or done anything to suggest that. But I will be brave. Does anyone suffer from PTSD? My sister in law said I was probably experiencing it. I wish it would go away

Many people suffer from depression and other ailments related to being a cancer survivor. Some seek out therapists or other doctors. Others have found success with taking anxiety meds.

Im sure you look worse in your mind than you actually do. We are all our own worst enemies, especially with our appearances. Most people are so involved with their on things that they wont give you a second glance. Go out there with your head held high. You are still the same person inside so no matter what the outside shows. Be proud of who you are and never let anyone ever try to make you feel less of a person for any reason.



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Hi John - glad you're feeling better that's awesome!!! With regards to the radiation if they recommend it - it will likely be within six weeks of your operation. That generally means they're worried about cleaning up any errant cancer cells - I wouldn't put it off. Good luck with everything - you should read up about Aussie Dave - he was 18 at the time of diagnosis. He's handled it brilliantly - and he certainly had it bad - he puts everything into perspective have a great day. Hugs!