Mary you will be fine, Just get the 1st day thru like you said then the rest will be the same. Just make the best of what has to be done. Drink and eat as much as you can for now while it is still easy.

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