Gretchen and Nate, Good luck to you both and may the pain and discomfort be much less than you think it will be. OC is like other things in life, It all takes time . Lets just hope it is a short time .

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