One thing I miss is not being able to put my tongue out and lick my lips,,LOL.. gotta do it with my finger and it's embarassing in public..But I'll take it. Look like a kid with a sucker.

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