 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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Another thing in case nobody told you about is stretching. Have him stretch his mouth open as wide as possible and hold it liek that for a few seconds. This needs to be done several times per day and a few at a time. Sounds simple enough, but without that he could develop some big problems with trismus. Trismus is where you are unable to open your mouth, its not fun, I have it. Seems like there is alot to do and I know it can be overwhelming, but swallowing and stretching are very very important for his future.
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  | 
