Hi all,

I had my 4th partial glossectomy on 2/11. Usually by this time I'm back to my old self. I don't know if I was lucky before but I'm still feeling awful and in a lot of pain. My tongue constantly burns. I have some pain medicine called Altram and that helps but makes me constipated, not to get too graphic. I'm feeling very frustrated and need some support. Do you think it's just taking longer because it's the 4th time? My wedding is less than 2 weeks away and I'm scared I will still feel this way then. Everyone keeps telling me this is supposed to be the best time of life but it's really hard to enjoy it right now.

Ray is so womderful but I no I'm no fun to be around right now and I feel bad.

Any thoughts, suggestions and wisdom would be appreciated.

Suzanne
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T1 SCC on right side of tongue
Age 31...27 when diagnosed
4 partial glossectomies
No chemo or radiation
Biopsy on 2/2/10-Clear
Surgery needed again...no later than April 2011
Loving life and just became a mother on 11/25/10
It's not what we CAN'T do..it's what we CAN do:)