Wecome to our world Mark and as we all do, I wish you the best . You will beat this stuff even tho it might take awhile to get back to normal. Mastiff lover. My son has one and so does his Surgeon buddy. The Dr had his here this past Sat. Damn , that dog is well over 200 lbs. Please keep us posted as you go on. You have my prayers and well wishes. Jim


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