Hi Dusty! You have found a great site for assistance. What you have gone thru isnt something too many have had to do. I have some similarities to you but I had my big surgery 18 months ago. My teeth were removed 2 years ago. To me, it sounds like you are doing absolutely fantastic!!!! I had alot of complications and was in the hospital for 2 months after my surgery. I was kept in a medically induced coma for 3 weeks. One huge difference is that I also had previously gone thru 2 rounds of oral cancer already. After such a big operation, it can take months for the swelling to go down completely. It sounds like everything has turned out very well with your surgery! Will you be having radiation?

Keep up good nutrition and try to get extra protein in your diet to help with the healing. I use high protein powder found in any drug store or grocery store. It mixes easily with any liquid. Best of luck with your continued recovery.