Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Rebel,
I remember those days in the hospital. I had half my face removed due to the size of my tumor(s) and that was after they used radiation and chemo to shrink them. It sucked. I remember how good I felt just to be able to get out of the hospital. I have a video of how I looked shortly afterwards and the size of my face was amazing. I think total it took 9 or 10 months for the swelling to totally go down and my jaw had been wired shut for 4 months.
It does get better, it can be a long road my friend but remember you have these forums to vent to whenever you need. People here to relate to where you are as they've traveled a similar path.
Keep your chin and spirits up my friend, you'll get through this.
Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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