Dawn, you have just been given great advice by very knowledable people that have fought this stuff. I think that whatever your dad has done will end up as his decision with your help. As for the age thing, that is in his hands and how old he feels. I am being readied for a third abdominal aorta surgery and then after I will let them remove my lower jaw as both sides of the lower are dead. They let me know I am alive by hurting 24/7 but I can handle it. By the way, I soon will be 75 and that is why to me age is nothing. I wish him well and you for being such a great daughter.

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