Hi there

Sorry to hear of the changes in your "Quality of life" omg boy oh boy I can relate.

But forgive me, what is an OBTURATOR? Im not familiar with the term.
Do you have a tracheostomy? Is that the same? I am also living on a trake for over 5 years now. N ur right it's no picnic. But I was running around. So im not sure where your at with your recovery.

Hope you feel better


SCC 5/21/09 Base Of Tongue, Stage 4-age 42
5X Cipltn, 37 IMRT end 9/09
10/09 neck disection- 2nd Feed tube instal
2/11 Tracheostomy-
2/12 - 2/13 over 25 Diolations
2/14 Total voice loss
2/15 Total Laryngectomy Researched
2/16 Jaw bone starts to deteriorate TL put on Hold
6/16 30+ HBO dives
Annual PET shows NED until the hot spot lights up the jaw bone
1/17 Jaw Replacement research