 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Don't let him worry about it. Like everything, it takes time but the more determined he is that he will swallow the sooner he will. I know some of us force the swallowing and it gets uncomfortable, but it's what has to be done. I have been to your town a few times. It's a nice area like most of the Pittsburgh area is. I'm an old UPMC patient and a Shadyside patient too. Tell your hubby if I can, he can.
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
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