Carol, all I can say is Im floored!!!! We talked about this so many times on FB. I know how scared you were and that you 'knew' it was back. I am so sorry!!!!!

Once you get the initial shock out of your system we can better discuss what will happen. Its not easy but you are a fighter just like me and can do this. You gotta do it, we still have to meet up in the summertime, right???? You are young and will get thru it and move on.

If you look at some of my recent posts, its been to a few people who are going thru the same type of jaw surgery. Seems like there were only a few who had this done when I went thru it. Since that time, there must be at least 10 members who have been thru it.

I know you are a little lady so try your best to bulk up. Did you ever get that protein powder we talked about? If not please get some and start using it. You want to be strong going into this. I know you hate ensure but you really have to get a balanced diet with extra calories right now.

Dont worry sweetie!!!! Im here for you thru thick or thin smile Love ya!!!!


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