Boy do I remember those bone splinters coming thru my gums. The pain from that was awful. It would hurt so bad it brought tears to my eyes on several occassions. But once the splinter was pulled out it was instant relief.

When you have time please add some info to your signature. It helps us to get to know you and answer your questions easier.

I have a couple questions for you. First are you being treated at a cancer center? How old are you? Has your appearance changed drastically from your mandibulectomy? Ive seen some people who look fantastic, cant really tell they have had this done.

I havent heard of anyone here doing reconstruction with the BMP bone graph. Hope to learn alot more about this from you.


Christine
SCC 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 smile