I had my tongue reconstruction on October 25, 2011. My doctor removed 50% of my tongue and did the flap reconstruction where they removed the tumor and then just pulled one side of my tongue over and attached it to the other side. When you look at my tongue it looks normal but when I move it you can see that the "old tip" is now on the side.

Anyone else out there have this surgery and how are you coping with the nerve sensation coming back and adjusting to the new movement? I've found myself biting my tongue more lately even though it's been almost six months since surgery.

neg lesion biospy 1/2007; lesion found 3/2011; baby boy 5/3/2011; biopsy 10/2011; diag. 10/17/2011 T2,SCC tongue; 10/25/2011 part. glossectomy 50% tongue rmvd w/muscle; 11/29/2011 neck dis; HSP 12/3/2011 infection of incision; 12/5/2011 29 lymph nodes negative for cancer. No chemo/radiation.