the last time they intubated him, he ended up with a fat lip. he does not want that to happen again. I don't really know the reason for it happening.

Every time the docs look at him, they remark how little he can open his mouth but that's been going on for years according to him. I never noticed it being different and wonder what would have caused it a long time ago. Radiation certainly isn't going to help it get better.

Good to know about the tongue depressors. I doubt he would be willing to do them but he will if the right people tell him to!