Thank you, Eric. It is so good to hear similar stories about recovery. While I am not celebrating your bumps in the road, they give us a common bond. It is less alienating.

Clark has also had some nerve damage in his left shoulder. The blood vessels for the new flap were grafted along the clavicle. The result is that his shoulder has lost some muscle tone, is numb along the top and his arm/shoulder movement is restricted. We saw his regular Dr yesterday and they took an xray. Results tomorrow. Dr wrote a script for physical therapy. The nerves may regenerate OR this could be permanent. We'll see.

This morning, Tyler Florence was on Today and was preparing a crown roast of pork, one of Clark's FAVORITES. He said to me, " Someday, I'm going to eat that again. I am not going to let this cancer defeat me." That's right, baby, put of your dukes and fight. You show 'em who's boss! We had a good laugh and he was smiling one of the biggest grins I have seen in a long time.

He wears Polo cologne and today he could smell it a little more. Up to now he didn't smell it at all since this last surgery. I will keep vigilant regarding his mental status. He vascillates from frustrated to resigned.

We have a visit with the PS tomorrow. He going to have to answer a LOT of questions.

Eric, I appreciate your support and interest!

Anita


Anita (68)
CG to husband, Clark, 79,
DX SCC 11/07, T4N0Mx, PEG 1/08, RAD, post rad infection 3/08,
HBOT 40 dives, ORN, Surg 11/09 mandibulectomy w/fibular graft.
Plastic Surg 4/10, 12/10, 3/11, 10/11, 4/12, 10/12. All PETS clear,
PEG out 1/11. 6/11 non union jaw fracture
Fractured jaw w/surgery 7/14
Aspiration pneumonia 7/21, 10/22
PEG 7/21
Botox injections