Hi Steve: I live about three blocks from the hospital and as I walked to the hospital early Wednesday morning, September 22, I was thinking of your words of encouragement. I was concerned about my fused neck and would they be able to put the tubes down my throat. They have done it twice before and your positive comments about the procedure eased my concerns. Thank you Steve. I am feeling better. Yesterday was the first day I did not sleep all day and all night...Tom