@jeffvalvassori My speech is pretty good most days. Everyone says they have no trouble understanding me. It takes more energy to say some sounds/ words. But there are days when my tongue feels swollen and my speech is difficult. The first time it happened I felt defeated. My surgeon explained that this will come and go and not to worry about it. He was right. Over the 2 years I've had bad times usually lasting a day or two. But the more you talk the better your speech gets. Keep up with your tongue exercises.