 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Your welcome. From your description, it doesnt sound like your fathers swelling is unusual. It takes a very long time to heal after a mandibulectomy. Its very good you can recognize what doesnt look right. If ever see the swelling is restricting his air intake then take him to the ER. If you are uneasy about waiting til the 9th call and get his appointment changed. Your father is lucky to have such a great daughter looking out for him! 
ChristineSCC 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 | 
