Bobby, I cannot imagine my mouth without the flap either. It replaces the left half of my tongue, I can pretty much eat anything with plenty of water to wash it down. Of course, lots of foods do not taste the same, but that's okay. I even get to enjoy my coffee again!!! God Bless, you are in my thoughts and prayers...Love, Carol

Diagnosed May 2002 with Stage IV tongue cancer, two lymph nodes positive. Surgery to remove 1/2 tongue, neck dissection, 35 radiation treatments. 11/2007, diagnosed with cancer of soft palate, surgery 12/14/07, jaw split. 3/24/10, cancer on tongue behind flap, need petscan, surgery scheduled 4/16/10
---update passed away 8-27-11---