 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Frank, welcome to OCF. Im glad you found us to help you and at the same time Im sorry you are here due to having OC. Im sure you will be able to help others with your experiences.
It can take several months to recover to the point where you feel 'ok'. After about a year to 1 1/2 yrs is where most people say they are pretty much back to normal. Everyone is different and still can experience improvements up to 2 years post tx.
Everything you mentioned is completely normal to go thru. Your body was beat up pretty badly and needs time to heal. Keep up your hydration and nutrition just like hwile going thru tx.
When you want to post, please start a new one so we can better address your concerns. Sometimes when you add on to someone's post it doesnt get the attention it deserves.
Best of luck with your continued recovery.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
