"Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 706 | Lori- My husband had just about everything you described. The trach, fibular free flap, facial scars and all. All in all he looks amazingly good for all the surgery to his face. The scars didn't take long to heal at all. Unfortunately he has lost alot of weight and still has the PEG tube. We are looking into dentures but he had alot of sores in his mouth from all the treatments he has had. Right now he is on a trial that does not cause mouth sores so we may be on the path for dentures soon. He has alot of trouble opening his mouth wide enough though. His leg looked awful at first but once the tissie settled back it's hardly noticeable. It looked like a shark bite at first but just a scar now. Good luck to both of you-this is a great place for support and advice.
Sue
cg to husband, 48 Stage 1V head and neck SCC. First surgery 9/07. Radiation and several rounds of chemo followed. Mets to chest and lungs. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." Went home to God on February 22, 2009.
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