I remember being very thirsty and they were adamant that I could not drink or suck on the green suckers because it might damage the flap. Maybe it is a good thing that you are not craving them so that your flap can heal. Is there any post surgery treatment talk?
Patty
48 SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06 9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx 35 rad 2006 Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula 35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08 4/15/09 recurrence 6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace
