Do as Pete says. Twice I had a tongue infection and had to have it drained and now the blasted thing just hurts all of the time. It makes it difficult to eat. I get it checked the 10th of March at my 3 month appt.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here