Charm, as one that has read your post from the 1st one thru now, I sure can see your ups and downs, You have had a tough road to hoe and without the hoe,, You are one to be admired.

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