Make your mom eat as much while she can do it. Eating is going to be difficult for her and swallowing won't be too easy at times either. Stock her up on soft
foods ahe likes and if you don't have a blender buy one. Make sure she drinks a lot of fluids and plenty of water. JUst be a good caregiver to her. That is one essential person for her and I bet you are it. Good luck to you both and I know she will be on a lot of pryaer list.

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