Found out today that Clark needs another surgery on his jaw. The plate and screws have come loose. Lots of nasty drainage. He is not happy about this at all. This time he will have his jaw wired shut. This is really worrying him. How will he eat, and take his meds? They said he'll use a syringe with a tube to eat pureed food. But the meds...I have to call tomorrow and find out how we will manage that. And brushing teeth? If anyone has any suggestions, please post.

I am wiped out tonight. This was one long day. Surgery is scheduled for Monday, the 15th.

Anita (68)
CG to husband, Clark, 79,
DX SCC 11/07, T4N0Mx, PEG 1/08, RAD, post rad infection 3/08,
HBOT 40 dives, ORN, Surg 11/09 mandibulectomy w/fibular graft.
Plastic Surg 4/10, 12/10, 3/11, 10/11, 4/12, 10/12. All PETS clear,
PEG out 1/11. 6/11 non union jaw fracture
Fractured jaw w/surgery 7/14
Aspiration pneumonia 7/21, 10/22
PEG 7/21
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