Brian and Dan-Thanks for your replies. I am to see my ENT (otolaryngologist) for my three month checkup this Wednesday and I will pose the question to him about the possibility of releasing a reconstructed tongue from the fixed position its in now. If I don't get any encouragement, my next step will be to attempt to contact the author of the book that suggests the possibility of this type surgery. One thing I've learned in this process is don't ever give up and be proactive. I'll post what I find out Wednesday.

Thanks and good health to all!

Jim