I imagine with your being an RN that you see Drs wrong a few times. This is your body and noone elses. Go after them until you get your way and have done what you feel should be. Good luck and I hope the Dr is right but you have to be sure.

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