I am so sorry the surgery could not be completed. I had no idea how long you had been preparing for it, and how difficult the preparation; that just compounds what must be some truly immense disappointment.

I'm glad your pain is reduced now, and that you're healing well. And I'm glad for the friends who have stuck by you.

When you're up to it, I'd be interested to hear what future treatment options you have.

Umm... dumb question, probably: If your jaw had been wired shut, would you have been able to brush your teeth at all?