Karen, I , sometimes you might just have to go take time for yourself. I have been alone for just about the whole time I have had this OC and survive very well. The big worry was being alone but that i a
managed too. Just tell him you need alone time and take it. Tell him you need a life before it makes you old and worn out. Jim


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