Keleigh,

I feel so bad for you and your Dad. Infection can be so debilitating. My husband had a mandibulectomy and has been through many infections. My husband loves TV and old movies.

While he is in the hospital, can your Dad have some distractions like music that could relax him or movies he enjoys watching? Does he have a laptop or iPad that he can use to occupy his time? He could visit with your brothers with FaceTime or Skype.

This is so hard for you, too. I hope you are being kind to yourself and getting the care you need to stay strong. You have a very tough job as a caregiver. Hang in there.



Anita (68)
CG to husband, Clark, 79,
DX SCC 11/07, T4N0Mx, PEG 1/08, RAD, post rad infection 3/08,
HBOT 40 dives, ORN, Surg 11/09 mandibulectomy w/fibular graft.
Plastic Surg 4/10, 12/10, 3/11, 10/11, 4/12, 10/12. All PETS clear,
PEG out 1/11. 6/11 non union jaw fracture
Fractured jaw w/surgery 7/14
Aspiration pneumonia 7/21, 10/22
PEG 7/21
Botox injections