Carol went in for her PEG yesterday and after getting prepped she was rescheduled for tomorrow (1/27). The procedure was to sedate Carol, go through the stomach, return in 4 days for suture removal. But after I told the Dr. Carol couldn't open her mouth, stick out her tongue and her throat was constricted, another Dr was consulted, looked at the CT Scan then the decision was made to put her under. However, no anesthesiologist was available.

What we did find out for sure is they use 18FR PEG smile and the lack of knowledge regarding PEG care and use.

I am really glad I am there w/Carol to give and receive info. Carol is really glad I'm there. They were starting to scare the hell out of her. frown I still feel like I am the outsider, getting treated as same, in all this but once Carol opens her mouth (or tries to) attitudes change. What a shame.

One day at a time.

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