Sorry you has such a rough bite.
To be honest I am kind of amazed at how many people responding do not (or did not)use tongs during feeding.
I feel like it is second nature here. I guess that is just the way I was taught to always feed.
I hope you recover well, sounds like you've had a good treatment, but here's a tip, don't go get that euphoric feeling from your pain meds and play with your scaley friends...
Thanks
Rusty