An update about me....Well, it has been nearly 5 months since my last surgery. I last saw the ENT in April. I thought everything was A okay. He felt the place where the incision had been, and said it felt harder than it should. He said that it may just be "scar tissue", but that he wanted to see me back again in July. I explained that we're moving out of state in Late June. He said "I DEFINITELY want to see you again before you leave". Meanwhile, although I have mostly felt okay, I have noticed that hard spot - although it's really not large. The strange thing is that the same side of my tongue feels kinda numb, and has for some time. I have read that this could be a bad sign. I am seeing the ENT on 6-9. I don't know what I'll do if he says I need surgery again. I mean, that's all I need is to have a Medical crisis right in the middle of moving. My husband and 10 and 9 yr. old kids are moving from Virginia to the St. Louis area (Illinois). He is in the Coast Guard, so we move about every 4-5 years. I am worried. I really hope he (the doctor) thinks it can wait. I know that not getting quick medical attention for something like this can be a huge mistake. Does anyone know of a good ENT / Oral cancer specialist (just in case) in the St. Louis area? Thanks.