I was basically told the same as you were. But when 3 different Drs told me the same , two of the three are close to me, I accepted it. I live and laugh, hurt and get busy to remove the pain . But I am alive. The strange person in the mirror doesn't bother me to stare at him now.

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