Well, things aren't going as planned (do they ever?)

The surgery appeared to go well and recovery was going well for 9 days until infection set in. Now, Harry is back in the hospital with IV antibiotics and an NG feeding tube. The is a "hole" under his tongue which has not healed and allows anything he puts in his mouth to run out the incision in his neck.

They expect that they will probably have to remove the titanium plate and let things heal up for 4 months or so before putting the plate back in again. The decision will be made on Wed when Dr Marx returns.

Any thoughts on things I need to cover with them on Wed?

If this happens, I think he should have a peg tube for the interim, as he is down about as low as he could safely go with his weight.

Any input from those who have been through this (especially you, Christine!) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! Anne