Thanks for your response, Christine. I was very happy to find this site, and moreover to know there are others who have undergone the same surgery I had. It hasn't been easy for me. I'm still having difficulty swallowing, although it continues to improve, if ever so slightly. I still drink high octane smoothies daily to try and get enough calories, having lost 25lbs with the surgery. My Dr used a piece of my R fibula for the replacement. I've been experiencing some pain and slight swelling from the site over the past 2 days, which is why I asked if anyone on this forum has knowledge about the possibility of a rejection. I'm proceeding very cautiously regarding implants, even though my surgeon has given a green light.
Thanks again for your response. Terry