I was blessed to only have 25% of my tongue removed and an alloderm graft from under my tongue on the right to the floor of my mouth. This creates a pocket which sometimes catches pills that are discovered when the nasty taste fills my mouth and I will occaisionally rediscover bits of apple, popcorn, etc. My doctor calls it my pouch, to save a little for later!

It is an oddity that makes eating take longer for me, and if I am eating and talking at the same time my family finally tells me to shut up and eat or they impolitely leave me at the dinner table!

I admire you both for your ability to nourish yourselves appropriately, and the ingenuity you've demonstrated to do so. I feel humbled for having my pity parties when I get left at the table.

Thank you for the interesting and enlightening thread!

Sincerely,
Lisa