Hi Miss Vicki,
I have been thinking of you all week.

I also realized that TASTING the food will be a problem for you, and I feel sad.

Food can be so pleasurable and form such a part of our daily life. And then without the ability to eat and taste, it becomes a chore. Feeding to just to get the nutrition becomes tedious. Not to mention that food and drink are also such social rituals.

Without being able to enjoy these things like we used to.... it is a lot to adjust to. I have a hard time dealing with it and I still have half a tongue.

I also have hard time adjusting to a different social life since I can't speak as well. I used to be very chatty and talkative. Now, speech is difficult. I can't or don't express myself as often or as in-depth. I often feel cut off from people.

Sorry I don't have any cheery or helpful advice today, but just wanted to let you know that I care and am thinking of you.

(It would be great if some others who had the entire tongue removed could share with you.)

Michelle