Shane,
I had my lingual tonsil removed on Wed. I also has the tip of my hyoid bone removed and some lymph nodes. I haven't heard from pathology yet though. I'm praying that the hyoid bone is causing pain, but I can't find anywhere that says it will cause severe pain in the tongue. Although, I'm still praying. They found the hyoid higher Cornu was farther back than normal and I have pain when turning head. Only time will tell now. I'm in severe pain from these surgeries. Just trying to think positive right now.