 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Mark,
Ive had the procedure as well, what I will say is that everyone is going to be different and there are so many factors involved. I'm 3 years out and I'm very active but my leg is nowhere near 90%. Bike riding is doable and I even run bleachers, sprints and lift weights but that's been a long road.
A white board and advocates are wonderful suggestions as is the trach, I didn't have one set and should've looking back. I slept mostly sitting up or inclined. You sound like you're in good hands so keep a great attitude and I wish you the best of luck.
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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