I'm wondering why you didn't go to LA right away when the "shorts on fire" doc told you to! I would be in a major panic. However, it sounds hopeful for you if they can fix the flap. You didn't need that problem but if they're onto it you could have a successful outcome.

Wishing you well!!!

1996, ovarian cancer surgery + cisplatin and taxol.
September, 2007, SCC of left lateral tongue. Excision.
October, 2009 recurrence in scar tissue, T1NOMO. Free flap surgery from left wrist - neck dissection. 63 year old New Zealander. No chemo, no RT.
February, 2014. New primary in left buccal mucosa. Marginal mandibulectomy, neck dissection, right arm free forearm flap. T1N0M0 but third occurrence and some areas of concern: RT started 8 April and finished 19 May.