#35983 09-26-2002 10:59 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 24 Member | OP  Member
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 24 | Can someone tell me how long is the recovery time after a neck dissection?
JU
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#35984 09-26-2002 11:44 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | Well, i had modified radical done on both sides at once.........all the staples were out in about 10 days, drains were out before them........it wasn`t half as bad as radiation........i know thinking about it is overwhelming, but healing usually happens pretty quickly..........I came home with really no nursing care at all..........waiting for the surgery is the tough part........I know, I`m waiting for more reconstructive surgery on Monday!!!!!!!!!!  | | |
#35985 09-27-2002 05:15 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,140 Likes: 1 | I just had one side done and was more than ready to come home on day two, although I had to stay so the graft could be checked hourly. When I did get home I felt terrific but looked a little weird because of the swelling. I did lateral massage on it and the results were fast and amazing. Don't sweat this one. It is a piece of cake compared to radiation and chemo. You will do fine and like the rest of us, wonder why you worried so much. | | |
#35986 09-27-2002 12:31 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 188 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 188 | Hey Packer........What surgery are you having done on Monday? Fill us in so we can start sending good thoughts your way. Make sure your wife dharmacat keeps us updated on your both the outcome of your surgery and the progress. Good Luck, and we'll be thinking of you on Monday! Sincerely, Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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#35987 09-27-2002 12:47 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | I`m supposed to be getting a chin from somewhere........something about twisting a muscle stalk.............anyway, I`m going in Sunday, surgery is noon on monday.........Plastic doc says 2 to 4 hrs, depending on what he decides to do.......so, needless to say, we`re on high alert, for the third time in a year.............everyones prayers are appreciated...............  | | |
#35988 09-28-2002 06:58 AM | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered
| Packer 66,
Good luck on Monday...good thoughts and prayers your way...What a great new chin you are gonna' have...
Take care,
Dinah | | |
#35989 09-28-2002 07:56 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | Thanks, my daughter is worrying about me getting a jay Leno chin...........as everyone well knows on the board, surgerys don`t get any easier....all prayers and good thoughts are really appreciated............ | | |
#35990 09-28-2002 08:11 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 188 Gold Member (100+ posts) | | Gold Member (100+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 188 | Hey Packer, Jay Leno's chin looks pretty darn good to me! Can't you look through a book and just pick a chin? All kidding aside,I'll be thinking of you on Monday. How long do you expect to be in the hospital? I know this is a pain in the hind end, but soon enough this will be over and then on to better things once again! Sending good thoughts your way! SIncerely, Donna
SCC first time 1989, with a diagnoses of 'cancer in situ' removed lesion, no other treatments.
SCC recurrence 1997 of tongue and floor of the mouth. Stage III /IV Hemmiglossectomy (removed over 60% of tongue/ floor of the mouth), free flap, modified neck, RAD and Chemo(cisplatin, 5fu) simutainously.
Cancer free 6, yes, six, years!
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#35991 09-28-2002 10:39 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 Platinum Member (200+ posts) | | Platinum Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 273 | Hey, Donna, thanks for the good thoughts, personally, I don`t care who`s mouth I get, so long as I can close my mouth.......have been known to suctions stray bugs out of it........Doc say`s if all goes well, I`ll be home thursday...........EVERYBODY PRAY !!!!!!!! | | |
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