numb tongue, nerve damage?

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Hi,

I posted this question a few days ago, but hope someone out there

might be able to relate if they missed it. I had bsso last week, and

half of my tongue is numb. I'm really nervous that the lingual nerve

is damaged or severed. Does anyone know the likelyhood of permanant

numbness due to this type of surgery? I know its rare, as chin and

lip numbness are more likely. This feels awful, something I never

thought about as a side effect of surgery. Hope someone has some

info/experience to share.

On a positive note, this surgery was so much less painful and scary

than I anticipated (for those of you waiting for your date). Besides

the stupid tongue thing, I feel great. The pain is minimal compared

to getting my tonsils or wisdom teeth out (my opinion). The only

bummer is not being able to eat, which is one of my favorite hobbies,

I love to cook, and look forward to a day when I can eat again.

Sherri