I had to go in today for photos so they could build some 3D models of my jaw for surgery. Super cool.
The photo guy was really nice. Though he confirmed a few of my worries to be true.
The surgery recovery will be huge. Really huge.
It will be at least a year before I have any teeth. Just a nice gummy gap in the meantime. Talking will be difficult. Living will be difficult.
What do you do with that information?
I went and got coffee. Seemed a good place to start…
The Cancer Chronicles 
Hi Jen, see my comment on your blog. I wait anxiously as you do for the outcome of your checkup on 23rd. Good luck with that. I Will call you before I travel toSYD/CNB. I am hoping that my own hip op will take place this summer. Take good care, and Courage, as they say in France. Love.
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Hi Jen. I had a major op last April for head and neck cancer. I had my upper jaw left reconstructed from my left shoulder.
I lost half my upper teeth left side.
My tastebuds are all over the place and I have the sweet tooth from hell.
Some things I used to love eating I now hate and I have to eat a soft food diet, but it’s better than the feeding tube I had!
I did have a plate made for me before Xmas so I had my front teeth until my implants, but I hate wearing it.
I talk funny with it.
I talk funny without it and there are some words that I really struggle with pronouncing, sometimes to frustration but mostly to fits of laughter, so think positive!!
I’m still without teeth.
Hopefully implants will be done very soon but it’s fine. You learn to cope.
Think positive hun xx
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I thought of you when I wrote this! I know you had slightly prepared me for this eventuality but I was in hope that I would be different! But no.
You’re right. It will be ok. It’s just that after 6 months of being useless and tapped out of my usual life because of chemo, it feels like a big blow to now have to face at least another year until I might be getting some semblance of normal life back.
Omg feeding tube… I’d rather go hungry! Argh I can’t wait for it to be over.
You’re doing so well. You’re an inspiration to me. Thank you. Hard road ahead but I guess it will end eventually! xx
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Lol I remember being nil by mouth for 8-9 weeks. Then it was only liquids like water and weak tea, nothing else! If you want to ask me any questions please do get in touch on campbellmac44@gmail.com. Ali x
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Thank you so much!! I’ll keep this in mind! I may have a few questions at some point! It’s really reassuring knowing you’re there! 😊
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Do get in touch if you need to bend my ear xx
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You have done very well up to now. Keep fighting Jen. We are with you.
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Means a lot 😊
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I think a Coffee was a good idea, Jen.
Lot’s to take in but you are a winner. You will succeed with this even if it takes a little time and has it’s ups and downs.
Of this I’m sure.
Love
Da.
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In one way or another!
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It’s going to be massive but you will hit it ‘head on’ like you have done everything. Taking each day at a time. I’m really glad that you’ve been writing this blog so we can follow you and support from Aus 🙂
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You are of course correct! I’m so glad you’re still around and keeping up 😊 the support means everything
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