Wishes for a speedy recovery.
You are a lucky one to have a partner like Marcie.
That rocks, LouisB. I wasn’t anticipating hearing from you so soon but I’m glad you took the time to keep us updated.
Never underestimate the power of DoperVibes[sup]TM[/sup]. There’s some major mojo going on around here!
May you enjoy a speedy, uneventful recovery! Godspeed.
I just noticed this thread and am glad you’re doing well. Someone I know had the same cancer and also had a partial glossectomy, but she needed to get a graft on her tongue. You didn’t mention anything about getting a graft, but if that’s a possibility, I can recommend a great surgeon in New York for that.
Count me in. ** Louis[//b], and take your vitamins !
Both of my parents are cancer survivors.
You’ll be one, too. 
My darling Marcie has decided that fruits and vegetables are just the thing for warding off future cancer attacks. Since I am still having pain and difficulty with swallowing, said fruits and vegetables are being run through some sort of contraption she went out and bought. One of my all-time favorite foods happens to be sweet potatos and they happen to lend themselves quite well to processing. Another of my favorite foods is vanilla ice cream and it is admirable for people who have difficulty swallowing. I’ll bet none of you knew that vanilla ice cream and mashed sweet potatos can be combined and served to a person who loves both, did you? It had never occured to me, either, but it did occur to my darling Marcie. Since she made it, I ate it. It tastes about like you would think it tastes—I hope she did it as a joke; I don’t think I can choke down a repeat. Earlier in the day, she made herself a steak for lunch. I begged until she took pity on me and gave me a few small slivers and then later, she cooked one just for me. It must have taken a lot of effort and no small amount of time for her to shred it, but shred it she did. My darling Marcie is unique; it is impossible to praise her enough.
Anyway, this is the beginning of the third day after surgery. I still have a fair amount of pain and swallowing is still dificult, but less so than before. I had a swelling on the lower part of the floor of my mouth but it is now decreasing. I haven’t had any fever and to be truthful, I feel pretty good. I do tire easily, though, probably because I haven’t been able to eat enough to keep the engine running at much more than an idle. I’ve been awake for a couple of hours and am starting to feel a little sleepy; I blame a jolt of Hydrocodone for that.
Once again, thanks to everyone for their good wishes, good thoughts, and offers of assistance. I credit you with helping me have what seems to be an uneventful recovery; I was expecting much more difficulty than I’ve had. If the trend continues, I think I will be pretty much up to speed in a couple more days, bearing in mind that “up to speed” no longer means quite what it used to.
I’m so glad I found this message board and now I know there are wonderful people in this world such as yourself and your darling Marcie. Many prayers and good wishes as you get through this bump in the road.
I’m glad to hear that you’re progressing in your recovery, and am sending my thoughts for your continued health and healing.
I’ve been wishing you thoughts of wellness from the beginning Louis. Keep up the great work healing!
You and your Darling Marcie are just the sweetest couple ever. Take care and keep us updated. Marcie has everything well in hand, but if she or you need anything, let me know.
What that means is that in each dose, you are getting 7.5 mg. of Hydrocodone (Percocet) and 500 mg. of acetominophen.
I don’t know how I missed this thread until today, but I’m glad to hear that things are looking optimistic for you! Healing prayers are headed your way.
Bringing up this thead to ask LouieB how he’s doing.
I am in your area and I might like to ask some questions, would it be okay if I emailed you?
Hi Louis. I has a bout of Squamous cell carcinoma on my neck earlier this year. Thought it was a zit. The one good thing about Squamous cell (from my reading and what my ENT guy (who was fab) told me is that Squamous cell is not aggressive once caught and removed/treated. Melanoma is the one that is bad. Basal cell is relatively (as far as the “C” word is concerned) toothless too.
For me (and your situation may vary, and you have my good thoughts, wishes and prayers with you in this time), they did the biopsy, found what it was (they initially thought it was a cyst and removed it, then discovered what it was) and then, once confirmed, they cut deeper and wider around the incision to widen the margins. Once those cells came back negative, I was in the clear, no radiation or chemo was indicated.
So, here is me hoping that one removal with wide margins will take care of what ails you and a speedy recovery.
You caught the Squamous cell - you should be fine, kiddo. But you’re right about smoking, and I tell myself that every day - here’s a lesson for me to learn. Thank you for that. Sorry you had to fall ill to hammer a lesson home to an idiot like me.
Be well, and may the universe watch over you benevolently.
With care and respect,
Inky
More prayers have been offered on your behalf. And Marcie’s, as well.
Regards,
Shodan
Of course.
For the rest, I have an appointment for a check up on Monday, Aug 15. I will update this following that.
In the meantime, I do feel a lot better now; the pain is almost completely gone and I have been able to eat a little solid food for the last three days.
And, once again, Marcie and I are deeply grateful for the support, good thoughts, and prayers offered on my behalf. Neither of us have much extended family and we are very grateful that the members of the SDMB have helped so much in filling that gap. We wish we could meet and exchange hugs and handshakes with each and every one of you. Bless you all.
More on Monday afternoon.
Thanks. I sent you an email. I hope it’s not too nosey.
I saw the ENT surgeon this afternoon and got the best news possible. The chunk he removed has clearly defined borders; the edges of the chunk are cancer free. So, I don’t have to endure any further surgery at this time, and that concern is put to rest. The pain of the surgery is almost completely gone and I am starting to get my appetite back.
I will see the surgeon once every six weeks for one year and then once every three months thereafter for routine examinations. He says that if it doesn’t return within two years, it probably won’t.
My darling Marcie is vastly relieved and very happy with the news—I suppose it goes without saying that I am too.
So, once again, our thanks to all concerned for the good thoughts, good wishes and prayers. It appears that they worked and I am very grateful for all of them. Thanks, and bless all of you.
Yay!
Sweet! I’m thrilled for you both. Congrats on the good news.
I am ashamed to admit I somehow missed this thread ** LouisB ** bit am happy at the way things turned out.
I’d say your ** Marcie ** is a keeper for sure, looks like you lucked out with her.
Please take care of yourself.
Very nice news, indeed!