Help me out fellow sufferers. I had tongue cancer surgery on 10 october (part of tongue removed and replaced with flap from forearm which in turn is repaired by a graft from stomach. Also had lymph nodes removed). Im due back at work on 3 December so about 7 weeks after op. Work are great and i can talk to occupational health about phased return but im not sure im ready at all. Still have some pain in my neck and jaw and having some emotional problems. I guess i just want to know how soon you returned to work. Thanks.