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thennies61
thennies61 CSN Member Posts: 285
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Hi everyone.I went in and my a splint wired into jaw and he also trimmed gum lines as he did.He also from what I was told relexed my tounge flap somewhat.He also ran a tube down my nose to stomach so I get to eat that way again for a week or so.I found that I can't get implants do to the high radiation treatment as the flow of blood around the implants would be enough to heal it right.Dr said also no talking and can see why eveything there stings pretty good.But wondering if anyone has something simmlar done and could they at least wash mouth out alitte.Thats my biggest thing now mouth is very dry.Thanks

  Terry

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt CSN Member Posts: 4,725 Member
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    Terry,

    We share the dry mouth and my tongue feels kind of funky, but not to the extent yours does.

    Keep pushing forward; I hope the best for you.

    Matt

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