I had a sore throat the day before surgery (6/11/14) I was told to come in anyway and they would evaluate me. Well I had no fever so surgery proceeded. wow! i wish they postponed! I am 5 days out and just got my voice back partially. Could not swallow at all for days. My neck was so swollen and sore to touch. I could not sleep for more than 30 minutes at a time, until last night. I still wake up coughing but not as often. Thank Goodness for my "Hug Pillow" I slept for a 4 hour stretch last night and hope to make that longer tonight!