I am happy for your brother , but must agree with Billy. Things will get worse before they get better. It's nothing one can't handle with a positive attitude. I think the members of our family here are what keep me fighting with an upbeat attitude. It isn't the pain, it's how we deal with it.

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