Hello, I would highly recommend that you keep the jaw wired as advised. The best condition to benefit long term healing should take precedence over short term discomfort. There are so many nutrious liquid diets, smoothies and vitamin drinks available for your son today that proper weight maintanance should be possible. If appearance is a factor, try to convince him to bear with it. If the jaw doesn t heal completely and a complication occurs, it could mean retreatment for a longer period. The jaw is under a great deal of stress and is powerful. Pressure of chewing or any grinding at night may cause a fracture to expand. Complications with the condyle healing could leave you with a lifetime of TMJ complications. Consult with the surgeon to see if an earlier removal would be advisable since he is experiencing some difficulty. Since you have a concern and difficulties adjusting, consider a consult with a second surgeon. Each fracture is unique and all details of your particular circumstances would need to be considered. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope my information has been helpful to you.