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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Gayatri, yes it can be normal for the patient to be in pain for months after finishing treatments. He has been thru alot and it will take time to heal.
A high protein diet can help speed the healing. Even though he has finished his treatments, for at least the first year his nutrition and hydration still need to be much higher than an average person. His body is trying to rebuild itself and will need extra fuel. I suggest daily getting a minimum of at least 2500 calories and 48 oz water, plus the high protein added. Here in the US there is high protein whey powder that easily dissolves in water or any other liquid without changing the taste.
Im very glad to hear your father has given up smoking! That will help to ensure no further damage is done by tobacco.
Best wishes with your fathers continued recovery!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
