What are they going to operate on if nothing has shown? I want conclusive evidence before they cut or a damn good reason. I was a guinea pig 3 times and didn't like it. I didn't know until it was over tho.. Good luck Hockeydad and welcome to our home with a lot of wise people with great info.

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