I would reiterate that alot will depend on size and location of tumor and surgeons desire to get adequate margin. I have had 2 partial glossectomys, the first was very similar to Aimee's for a 2cm tumor on left side of tongue back in late 2001. I spoke and ate at 100% functionality a few weeks after surgery. My second was on 3/31/06 to treat a recurrence for a .5cm tumor on back left of my tongue. One month out and I am back to 100% on speech and eating. I start radiation in a few weeks. How much margin they plan to take is also related to whether they plan to do radiation. In my case, the fact that there was a recurrence probably sealed the deal on them recommending radiation and allowed them to avoid taking bigger margin.