@ Michael Westen My brother had chickenpox that was really serious, and most of the spots were on his tongue. Fortunately, unlike Sunonemun, he didn't have to have his tongue cut out, but (and this is slightly scary) they were talking about doing it if it got any worse. That's where I got that idea.
I know and the memory stays forever, apparently, as my brother still has the scars! From time to time, he still itches them, like it has come back.