How could your Dr possibly tel you that? I have never been told how long for anything and just know my own limits and how far I can force myself to go. LOL Which really is no different than a bird trying to pick a hole in a 2 ft thick concrete wall. It all takes TIME no matter what.

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