Susan, it will take 2 - 3 weeks before he starts to slowly feel better. Unfortunately its a very long process, 2 steps forward and 1 step back are the norm at this point. Right now Dave may sleep alot which is normal. His body needs lots of rest and keep those calories and water levels high. To heal he will need 3000+ calories per day for a long time.

After about a month post tx he should see a big difference. It will only get better and better from here on out.

Congrats on finishing treatments!!!! Let the healing begin smile


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile