Hi Matt,
You've undergone a major operation and dare to say life changing experience. Best wishes in a speedy recovery mate.
Cheers Norm.
PS: Its amazing what plastic surgeons can do these days. Back in 91 I underwent a jaw re-construction as a result of major dental work. It was a 5 hr operation with all incisions made internally , titanium screws to hold things in place and remarkably - not a single scar! It was considered very leading edge at that time. Face was swollen for weeks and eating mush food. That said, has absolutely nothing on what you went through.