Hi, Eric,

I just watched the video of your Dr with his patient. I really enjoy seeing the HOW on this type of surgery. So interesting. And she does look great. I noticed that she did not have rads.

We had a marathon day with 3 appointments. The drainage from the wound has slowed down some. The PS is optimistic that this will resolve when the flap meshes completely to the radiated skin and surrounding tissues.

Clark developed a sensitivity to topical bacitracin as his skin is red, itchy and a little puffy. Discontinuing that.

The Oral/Max said at least 4 to 6 weeks before Clark can chew. He lost his sense of smell and taste which the OM thinks may be that the tube they put in his nose and throat irritated a nerve. He called it a common complaint after surgery. Clark is very worried that taste and smell won't return.

When I change the dressing on Clark's donor site, I notice that some of the new skin comes off even though I am using the non adhering petrolatum soaked gauze. The PS said that it is not unusual. If the gauze is sticking to the wound, he takes his shower with the gauze on, and afterwards the gauze peels off really easy. Then I redress the wound.

I did see your pic on Facebook. Your look so young! Thanks for writing. Take care and keep looking up!

Anita