Dear labret-ga;
Thank you for allowing me to answer your interesting question.
Apparently people report the odd sensation of a previously unknown
dexterity in their tongue. Many people report that, once healed, both
sides of the tongue appear to become independently capable of movement
and function:
?After seeing a cover model on "Body Play" with a forked tongue, she
said, "I became completely enthralled with the idea of being able to
grab things with both sides of my tongue." She had the operation. She
loves her tongue. "It?s like the sensation of kissing yourself 24-7,"
she said. When she gleefully split the two legs of her tongue apart
quickly a few times, it looked like the dance of a chorus girl. Then
she crossed the legs. Dance over.?
THE NEW TRIBALISM
http://www.modernamerican.com/observer_article.html
"I liked the idea of being able to control the muscles," he said.
"It's the idea of modifying to a point where you almost have an extra
appendage. . . "When I kiss a girl, I can feel my tongue grab hers,"
he said. "It is a very weird and cool sensation."
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/magazine/daily/5999776.htm
From a medical standpoint, the period immediately following the
procesure is no walk in the park:
?The first 1-2 days involve moderate discomfort, which can be
controlled with prescription pain medication. Associated with this is
moderate swelling of the tongue, with difficulty eating and talking.
You should eat only very soft foods which require little or no chewing
(such as yogurt, milkshakes, soup, etc.) for the first 48 hours or so.
As your swelling and discomfort abate, you may introduce other foods.
After 1 week, your pain will be minimal, and after 2 weeks it will be
resolved. Your speech will be slurred and incomprehensible for the
first 2-3 days. Thereafter, it will (usually) return to normal within
2 weeks (a few people develop a lisp, which is usually mild).?
LOFTUS PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER
?TONGUE SPLITTING SURGERY INFORMATION?
http://www.infoplasticsurgery.com/tonguesplitting.html
The reports about new and unusual dexterity are confirmed by this same source:
?After you have fully recovered (1-2 weeks) is the time to begin
training your tongue to do new things. At first, it will feel awkward
and peculiar. In a short time, it will feel very natural. You may
begin using the two halves of your tongue independently. This is
possible because each half of the tongue has its own set of muscles.
Practicing in front of a mirror will help. Many are able to use the
halves independently, wrap the tongue halves around each other, and
other feats. Your proficiency in developing independent tongue motion
will vary from person to person. In general, the younger you are when
you have your tongue split, the better you will be able to develop
independent motion.?
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