Jeff Thanks so much for your reply. I have now signed up with Mayo Clinic Connect and someone is going to call me soon so hopefully that can get me to Dr Moore but will keep you in ready reserve if needed! Couple questions for you - now that you are quite a few years down the road from your surgery, how have you done and are you pleased with where you are? Is there anything that you can no longer do and is your speaking, eating and swallowing functions satisfactory to you? Also, how old are you if I might ask as age can impact recovery time. Truly appreciate your input.