I sure can't add to what these people have told you, But yes, let him drink allof the water he can hold. It prevents dehydration which can be nasty druring any recovery, There a a lot of us that had to be admitted to the Hospital and get IVS to get hydtrated again from lack of water. I am with your brother about the golf. I have been putting in my hallway because I haven't been able to go golfinf for over 3 years, but am going thnis year if it takes me a day and a half to go 18 holes or even 9.

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