Karen-

I was told that they would determine during surgery whether or not I would have to have my jaw cut but since I was having a neck dissection, they were being very optimistic that they would not have to do it. I am very grateful that I did not have to go through that and can't imagine having one. My recovery in the hospital was long enough because I got pneumonia, so I'm glad I didn't have another thing to deal with. But anyway, I guess in my book that makes the neck dissection worth it!