 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Rita,
You appear to be doing remarkably well for one week out.
Healing takes time and it is normal to see some mucus and as the surgical site heals the tissues will shrink. Since you were just at the dentist's office yesterday, I will make the assumption that what you are seeing is not a sign of infection. When is your next appointment?
Your obturator will need adjustments as the healing process takes place. Once the healing is finished, I'm sure that the dentist will add plastic (acrylic) to the obturator and it will fully cover the hole.
I didn't eat anything for 10 days after my surgery, lost 15 pounds in that time period and ate very little for at least a week after that. Rest is important. surgery kicks the cr** out of you and you need to take it easy.
Feel better.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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