Mine is alway done in a hospital. They take biopsies every time too therefore the pain after for a few days. Any time they put you to sleep there is danger Pete. There is always the chance you won't wake back up. I hate to be blunt, but that's one of the chances we take.


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