Glocita: Welcome and good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I had 75% of my tongue replaced with muscle,artery, etc. from my forearm and I am here as proof that you can and WILL get thru this. It is doable--not a picnic, but very doable. Come here for support-these are some of the best people I have ever met in my life and so willing to help. We have all been thru the journey that you are just starting and will be here to push you up the hill so you can come sailing down the other side. Sending you positive vibes for a successful surgery...Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to it.