RLM - Let me start by saying i am a huge believer in second opinions. However, after reading your post, how you feel about your doctor and seeing you are stage 1 a am very much in support of your current decision. I recently had a recurrence and ran around getting second and third opinions only to wind up following the recommendation of my primary surgeon and after a roller coaster ride of confusion. Don't look back, don't second guess your decision and good luck and let us know how it goes. I've had 2 partial glossectomys and both went very well iterms of my fully recovering 100% speech and functionality.