Welcome, Jayne! Ask away -- a few of us also have had a palatectomy and are living well with the obturator. We're happy to advise and support in any way we can!
Chrissy
Stage 2 SCC upper right palate Hemi-palatectomy and maxillectomy 5/28/09 Six teeth gone IMRT x30 starts July 13. Completed 8/26/09 Carboplatin and Taxol x6 starting 7/14/09. Completed 8/25/09.