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Mandible Reconstruction with Fibula Free Flap. Is this an option?

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Oct 23 3:41pm | Replies (58)
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@hrhwilliam

Hi Darcy. Yes I had a trach. The bugger was supposed to heal up on its own but never did. Required a follow up minor surgery to close which was done when I had my teeth prosthetic pegs opened up.
Scared? That just means you have good common sense. My first words written on the chalk board to my wife “ what have I done?”
That reminds me, make sure you have a good support person for the few weeks of home care, especially the first few days.

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darcybechtel67 | @darcybechtel67 | Oct 10, 2023

I'm very scared. It can't be worse than what I have gone through in the last 5 years. Who was your doctor? I saw Dr. Arce when I was there and a few more just don't remember all their names. Are you glad you went through with it? Do you live in that area? What kind of insurance did you have. My sister and niece and great niece are CNA's hopefully that will be helpful. I just hope I'm doing the best thing for me. It's been a struggle the last 5 years. Sorry with all the questions. Hope you are doing well.

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