I talked to a lady today for the registration stuff at the hospital (since I'm going through the OR to have my peg removed) and they are making a big deal out of this. I kind of laughed because she mentioned me having an IV for it in case they have to give me a sedative and she was asking me about any reactions to anesthesia that I may have had. Finally I just stopped her and told her they didn't put me under when they put it in, so I seriously doubt they are going to put me under when they take it out. So, I'm just ready to get this thing out!! And Pete I would be freaking out if I had a peg that I potentially could take out and put back in no matter how long it was. Although I was tempted the other day to just call up the doctor and ask him to walk me through pulling out my own peg so I didn't have to go in to the hospital!!


Stephanie, 23, SCC on the right side of my tongue, surgery on 5-19-08, over half my tongue removed, free flap constructed from my forearm, bilateral neck dissection, one positive node. Radiation (32) and chemo (carboplatin) started on 6-16-08. Recurrence 4/09 in lungs.

**** Stephanie passed away 12.15.09.... RIP our dear friend****