 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
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The answer to your question is not an easy one to answer. Alot depends on how much tissue was taken and if the nerves were affected. There could have been issues with the surgery. Right now you are still in recovery mode from your treatments. Everything will probably improve considerably over the next few months.
The very best thing you can do to help yourself with your recovery is to focus on what you can control which is good nutrition and hydration. Every single day push yourself to take in a minimum of 2500 calories and 48 oz of water. I know is sounds like alot but your body has been thru the war and needs to rebuild itself, this will burn calories at an amazing rate. Try to make your intake the healthiest you can, for many in your situation they relied on milkshakes and smoothies for a few months.
Hang in there!
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  | 
