I forgot to add, as usual, that this Dr is on my back for losing 15 lbs already. My tongue just hurts and burns too much for food, but I go for it everyday. Without teeth is bad enough but when you kick in the tongue problems, you get double rings of gold. LOL Back down to 170 now. from 184..

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