I received a letter just yesterday telling me to attend hospital for a pre-med tomorrow (Mon) for my operation on Tuesday to reduce the flap in my mouth. I have too much """false tongue""" which is affecting my speech, eating etc and is generally uncomfortable. I describe it as having chewed on the same piece of """Blu Tak""" for seven months.

Has anyone else had this procedure? What are the hiccups if any? Not much time to reply I know, but thought it worth a try!!

Regards

Hi Brenda

The flap you have has been deemed too bulky, so it will be filleted (fat removed) to thin it. Not a major op. So relax and sleep well tonight.

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

Sometimes the flap is the problem. See: Speech after partial glossectomy: a comparison between reconstruction and nonreconstruction patients. The articulation intelligiibility was better in patients not receiving grafts. Flap reconstruction may interfere with the flexibility and mobility of the tongue, which may contribute to articulatory impairment. If speech is the outcome of interst, reconstruction may be uncessary with hemiglossectomy or other partial (minor) glossectomy. We are learning all the time!

Dear Dr Vinod

Thank you so much for your speedy reply. Very reassuring. Off to hospital....will report back!

Regards

Brenda, this is Vicki Lynn I am very interested in this as well. My flap is too big too they are going to cut it back also. Please let me know how this goes with you....Always Vicki Lynn