You just got some very good advice. Now you have to find a way to get it into her head this is life and needs to be not taken lightly. Talk to her like you would a kid if that is what it takes, but do it. Make her think!!!Make her be like Christine who has really been a fighter in the 1st degree.

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