Malka- my husband only had a soft removable cast on his leg while in the hospital. It came off before he left and he really had no restrictions on bathing except for weakness in the beginning. He has no issues with his donor leg at all now. Just a small scar to even indicate he had surgery on it. He was not given respiratory therapy at all and the trach site healed quickly once it was removed. Good luck, you'll come through with flying colors.

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.