Hi Emily, I did not have tongue surgery but have trismus and other mouth issues. I cant stick my tongue out either. I also do not have any teeth. Somehow I have managed to retain very good articulation even with my limited range of motion in my tongue.

The idea of pulling on your tongue doesnt sound like a very good one to me. Be very cautious if you attempt that maneuver! You have gone thru major surgery and also radiation so you dont want to create far bigger problems by hurting yourself. When doctors do an oral cancer screening they will use a piece of gauze to hold a patients tongue so it doesnt slip out of their hands.

Im sure someone who has had surgery on their tongue will chime in soon. Glad to see you are working with a speech therapist, they really can do wonders!