My mouth feels like I have a marshmallow stuck in my right cheek. The tongue is so large that I can’t get my dentures in. I am 2 months out from surgery and will start radiation in 2 weeks. My surgeon told me at the one month post surgery appointment that my tongue swelling would gone down. And then last week he wasn’t as optimistic. I can only say a few words that people can understand and my eating is limited to applesauce, pudding, and mashed potatoes. When I try to drink liquids it comes back up through my nostrils. I’ve been on a PEG tube for 2 months. I would be interested in how you overcame your obstacles and developed exercises for chewing and swallowing. Also, I’d like to hear from others who have a tongue that is too large.


Nick Goodpaster