Debbie,, there are no failures in here, just some that have more to endure than others. I find what you have been thru as more than usual and you are very brave for posting the results. Maybe these will help someone else tha is going to go thru it. I try to read all of the posts because one never knows what we are likely to develope I have you in my prayers and will keep reading your posts.

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