Julieann, I find it hard to believe you are a chicken but have you in my prayers . I forgot that the 1st time I had this procedure, the Dr kept me awake.. Damn, I thought he was trying to do me in. LOL I have never choked so much and he learned the put em to sleep method. I hope thiongs went well for you today.

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