Hope you got the possey muir valve trach. If not, ask for one now. Its the valve up top that makes the difference and wil allow you to talk. I think that would be a huge hurdle to get over and make you feel instantly better just being able to communicate easier.

When I went thru the mandibulectomy, I had complications and a very difficult time. Most patients who have no complications are out of the hospital in 1-2 weeks after that type of surgery. Of course it depends on how invasive the procedure was along with how easily the patient is getting along with their recovery. I was stuck in the hospital for 2 months with the first 3 weeks being kept in a medically induced coma. Lucky me, huh? Anyway.... I had my son to help me when I got home for the first month and then he went into the Marines and I was left to my own devices. If you have help at home then go home, if you cant depend on someone to be with you almost 24/7 then go to the facility. It takes ALOT of care, especially the first month. Gosh, just getting the feeding tube schedules down can be enough to wear you out when you are just out of the hospital. I know you probably want to be home but please be smart about this and dont rush going home. Its not easy to take care of yourself after a mandibulectomy. You probably have staples and skin graphs and all kinds of bandages on wounds to tend to and you really would do better if you have someone (skilled) there at the push of a button.

Hang in there!!! We are you new best friends and will help you get thru this rough spell.

(((HUGS))))