Charm, LOL. I asked and I received! I do have a tendency to have the need for very detailed info, how each and every nut and bolt makes something work. I do truly value your comments.

Deb, I checked the Walgreen's near my house yesterday and they didn't have any ace bandages w/velcro. I did see wraps for the knees but skimmed past them. Tunnel vision. Your concerns about pathogens is right on. I hadn't considered that if I was going to cut the slits in the pads myself. Gotta keep everything sterile. Thanks for the wake up call. The enteral feeding supplies will be discussed tomorrow.

Pam, From my understanding the RO will be prescribing Jevity and Carol will be getting assistance for formula but was warned the supply would probably run out before she was provided with her next quota. I have been shopping for the best bang for the buck, but it is absolutely ridiculous the prices they are allowed to charge people considering how its packaged.

I appreciate the "kudos" but the kudos should go to you, Pam, and everyone that has the courage, fight, determination, "I'll be damned if" attitude to fight Oral Cancer, Cancer and all other diseases that insist on testing the human spirit. This is a very humbling experience for me but also feel proud that Carol has such trust and believe in me to be by her side while she battles the beast. My hat goes off to all.

Linda




CG/Carol 57;SCC Stage IV L Tonsil T4N2bM0 12/2009
Recur 7/2010 - 2cm mass Invasive SCC L Floor Lower Jaw
Surgery 8/10 - Trach,ND,p. mandibulectomy,pec flap
ypT4aN0 HG Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
2nd Recur 1/18/11 - Tumor lower left lip
Surgery 2/9/11 - Canceled - Inoperable
3/29/11 - Died