All of you hit it square on. Brian, I have the ear ache too, but it's not constant. It lets you know you are alive tho. LOL. Thanks all of you for straightening me out. I am especailly glad to hear not much pain. I can take pain but this si getting ridiculous. LOL

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