I was really impressed with the ENT at UPMC today as was my daughter. He thinks I can wait awhile yet but wants to lower my stomache back into the area it came from. He alos let me know that the saliva can eat thru a portion of the jawbone, eat thru the flesh under it and thru to my neck area. Then the saliva will drain thru that hole thru my chin and drain down my neck. He wants to lower my stomache and insert the feeding tube to be prepared for when the bone has to be removed, which he doesn't think will be very far away in time. He would use my shoulder blade to make a jaw. He wants to do this because he wants me to be well nourished when he removes my jaw and try to fatten me up a little. He wants me to think about this and I go back the 23rd of May to meet with him and discuss the whole procedure. This young ENT is very impressive and very knowledgble. Thanks for anybutt kicking I needed all of you.

Forgot. He took out about 4 piecses of jawbone that had come loose and was against my cheeks. I sure won't miss it.

Hang in there Jim.

Having a plan is good. Hang in there!

Marlene

Thinking of you Jim. Sounds like your doctor's know what they are doing and have a good plan. Thinking of you always xx

Jim - I cannot imagine what you have gone through and are going through but my thoughts and blessings are with you - confidence in your doctor is always important! This guy sounds great.. Take care.

Gotta say this. I don't laugh as much as I did or joke about this stuff now. I keep trying to figure out what I will be like after. Hell, I seem to be dreaming about it now too. GRRRRRRRR