It's been 5 days since surgery and am in some pain but nothing too awfully bad. I have hydrocodone when I need it. Before I couldn't swallow well because of the thick mucus 3 months after last radiation, and the mucus is still there but now my tongue hurts so I still can't swallow! Thank goodness for the PEG tube. Can't brush teeth or take a shower (due to graft from upper leg) until after May 8 when I see the surgeon again. How bad is that? I have some prescription mouthwash that kills bacteria, etc. so that's a plus. Now on to thinking about a PET scan and eventually eating solid food again.
Becky