Larrysdaughter,, I can't express how bad I feel for your Dad with all the unknowns he has going. I can understand his wanting to get it started and over with. I wish you both nothing but the best.

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