I am new here. I had an inferior maxillectomy and neck dissection on 8/16/2010. I still have an interim obturator but will be getting a definite one soon. I have not met anyone that wears one but I have been reading the posts from other wearers.

It has been a long road and I am discouraged and frustrated ... but still hopeful. I don't handle disappointments well. I am looking for your experiences. Did you find your life better after the definitive obturator or is there no light at the end of this tunnel?

My mouth is irritated and sore, my speech is nasal, my bite is off, I have leakage, my nose runs a lot when I am eating. I find myself staying at home more so I can take the obturator out wearing it only to eat or talk.