Hi everyone,
I am a 30 year old male, non smoker,
Its been about a year since my free fibula flap surgery. They found a benign but aggressive tumor (ameloblastoma) in my right lower mandible. Removed a large section of the jaw and replaced it with my fibula. Had a few complications, developed a blood clot and bad infection in the jaw so they had to go back in to clean it out, also developed a hematoma in the leg where they had to go back in to remove alot of tissue. I feel out of place posting here seeing how I keep reading extremely more severe cases then my own. Im just not sure where to go in order to speak with others that have had this surgery. Just wanted to speak with others about if what I am going through is normal. The Docs said im doing great but just want to hear it from someone else.
- I still have swelling on my jaw after a year
- Still limping and unable to walk straight
- My gums are constantly infected trying to grow up and around my prosthesis
- After the surgery I could not extend my toe so I had another surgery to lengthen tendons about 2 months ago that I am still healing from. Has anyone had this?
- Will I ever be able to participate in sports again? I was an avid runner and practiced Brazilian jiu jitsu, will I ever be able to participate in those things again?


Again i realize im speaking with people that have had it alot worse than me, Im sorry if this is the wrong spot to post. thanks for your time.