Now some words on the original problem, which is the pain/pressure -feeling under my tongue that developed right after the otherwise successful tongue cancer operation 8 years ago. I think CherylD is right in that there has been an adhesion that developed after the operation. The hypothesis goes that this adhesion scar tissue is anchored in the floor of the mouth which creates pressure therein.

In the recent operation 1,5 months ago the surgeon enlenghtened
(can one say so in English?) the adhesion by 2cm. At the moment I unfortunately have the feeling that it was not enough. I still feel the pressure. I can't say whether there is less pressure or not. Should the V-Y-plasty have been more radical?

How much more length is is possible to create?

I think I have the tendency to unconsciously lift my tongue upwards inside the mouth. Maybe this is due to a nasal congestion problem, so as to get more air - I've read that congestion might lead to tongue thrusting. I have also noticed
that I tend to push my tongue forwards when I'm exercising or winded. Or maybe holding my tongue up is just habitual. In any case holding it up tightens the adhesion scar tissue, which results in pain.

So if I'm correct here the result could be that a short enlengthening of the adhesion is not enough. In this case, more
could be needed.


Mariaxx