Left Neck Lymph Node Dissection

Well, the procedure went well on Saturday August 8th. We are just now waiting for the incision site to stop draining. I currently have a drain sticking out of my neck. Once the draining slows down I should be discharged. The neck was sore for the first couple of days but has been feeling pretty good. The healing process has been slowed a bit because when they get to the lymph nodes they do have to cut through tendons and this can produce "kile" in the area vacated by the lymph nodes. To alleviate this the doctor has put me on a low fat diet with no meats allowed. I've cut some weight since being here. Just wanted to give a quick post as to where things are at, Jamie and I are optimistic I will get discharged tomorrow or Thursday.