Tongue cancer surgery is usually large, and a gastric tube is usually placed after tongue cancer surgery, and the average time to remove the tube is 10-15 days. It varies from patient to patient, there are long and short periods. If the patient has a slow healing time and infection, it is recommended to keep the gastric tube in place for as long as possible to ensure oral hygiene. If the patient is in better health, heals faster and has no infection, the gastric tube can be completely removed 7-10 days after surgery to restore the patient’s chewing and speech functions. After the removal of the gastric tube, do not rush to give the patient a normal diet, there can be a transition period, first a day of liquid food, the next day and then semi-liquid food, the third day to a normal diet. After the gastric tube is removed, the patient must continue to strengthen nutrition and eat protein-rich food, such as fish, beef, lamb, etc.