I ended up doing radiation as it is local and only have to do mainly right side. Into my second week with no effects yet. Tongue is now almost back to normal size and have no problem eating or swallowing. Am told I may lose my taste for away but have been told I didn't have any taste to begin with as I drank Bud Light!

As I heal fast and have a high pain level they say I should not have any problems with this. I was two weeks ahead of recovery after surgery. Have to admit this was a little tougher than my open heart 13 years ago but still not real bad.