Quick update:

Thanks for the advice about writing down questions--I felt much better after getting them answered at the pre-op appointment. The biopsy went "well," except for a serious pain management issue. He removed 1.5cm piece from the left side of my tongue (which I realize is small, but I know you all can understand how much pain might be associated with that!). He said he removed that much because as he was performing the biopsy, it started falling off...hmmm...has anyone heard of THAT before?! Anyway, left the day surgery with tylenol/codeine elixir and was back in the ER several hours later as we couldn't get the pain situation worked out on the phone. I left the ER several hours later relatively comfortable and with a script for oxycodone. Hopefully the intensity of the pain is very temporary.

I should have biopsy results by the end of next week. Possibly later because of the weekend. Hoping for the best, but to be honest, expecting the worst. And my bday is next Friday, so I really don't want bad news on the 14th! Only good!

Thanks again for your responses and making me feel welcome here!