As for one that wasn't out that length of time. She will need a lot of exercise to reagin enought energy and strength to clmb her stairs. It is much harder than I thought that it would ever be. I am sure that when Chriastine is back, she will let us all know it. Jim

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here