I never had much of the tubes and picc . They took my picc line out the day I came home because I forced myself to swallow..I have no idea why they thought I couldn't swallow . LOL That neck dissection wasn't as tough as this older bird. Now the tongue still gets my attention. LOL and does it big time.

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