Tongue Tie Surgery and Recovery – My Greatest Regret

I recently read a post from The Asianparent which talks about a common condition called Tongue Tie. This has brought emotions which I had been trying to bury for the past 2 years. I brought my son for a tongue tie release surgery when he was only two months old. It was the worst decision in my life. I probably would never be able to forget the ordeal for the rest of my life. For parents who are unfamiliar with the condition, let me extract some key points from the article. If you want to skip the standard textbook write up on tongue tie and read about my personal experience, scroll down. What is Tongue Tie A tongue tie or ankyloglossia, is a condition where a short thick tissue connects the bottom of a tongue’s tip to the floor of the mouth. This restricts the movement of the tongue, making it difficult for a baby to stick his tongue out, breastfeed, swallow or sometimes even vocalise. Symptoms of a Tongue Tie Here are some most common characteristics of th...