I quit smoking one year ago and this after 50 years of smelling sweet. LOL I won't condone or try to tell others that have thid not to smoke. That is a personal decision. At this time I have a 2nd go rpund with an Abdominal Aortic appearing right where the last one was repaired. My tobgue, where it was removed on both sides fron OC is hurting more than it did after surgery. The surgeon that put Rad seed implants in mt tongue after having my teeth all removed and my getting 4 weeks of Rads & Chem then the implant, I see monday after I get a nuclear stress test to see if I can handle surgery to repair the anneurysm. I been there once and twice with OC so far , and if this stuff isn't going to be cured and fixed. I might just say the Hell with it and live as normal a life as I can until it's over. Good Luck Patrick Swayze and just do your best. I plan on 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