colleen had the maxillectomy as i did - so it will differ. they did remove part of the palate with both of us, but probably a big difference from what you will have done.

colleen still sings - a good fitting obturator is the key and that can be tricky to get a good fit for a while ... as the tissue is constantly changing causing a need for refits ...

i too used to sing - probably still could but it would be different ... when i have the permanent obturator made in a few months i hope to have a good fit like colleen has, and this may make singing more as my old norm.

best wishes - i am sure colleen will be along soon smile


Rita - Age 44
wife, mother of 4 - ages 3,16,21,24 & grandma to 1
(R upper) Maxillectomy 8/8/08 - UW / Seattle, WA.

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