20 days of Tonsillectomy Recovery- a Photo Journal 2019

Video journal of tonsillectomy recovery from day one to day 20

Many thanks to a reader who shared this pictorial of her recovery from tonsillectomy surgery from day one to day twenty.   If you’re in La Crosse, WI check out the Great Big Outlet La Crosse Technology’s Factory Outlet Store

Tonsillectomy in Adults

An Adult Tonsillectomy Experience As you may already know, tonsillectomy in adults is a little different than the experience of a child tonsillectomy. I think it’s helpful to read about other adults’ experiences when considering, planning, or recovering from surgery. With special thanks, I’d like to share an account form an adult named Sarah. She… Continue reading Tonsillectomy in Adults

Nausea After Tonsillectomy

Is throwing up normal after getting a tonsillectomy? One of the more unpleasant symptoms experienced by patients after tonsil surgery is moderate to severe nausea. Throwing up, or vomiting, is never a pleasant experience, but during tonsillectomy recovery it can be terrifying and extremely painful. The throat tissues, already sore from the surgery, certainly don’t… Continue reading Nausea After Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy Diet

Eating Foods After Tonsils Removed The tonsillectomy diet can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the nutrition derived from solid foods is essential for out overall health and recovery from tonsillectomy surgery. The very act of swallowing also helps the throat recover. On the other hand, pushing foods past the raw and tender… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Diet

How Much Time Off for Tonsillectomy?

One of the most common questions people ask on the forum is, “how much off from work to recover from my adult tonsillectomy?” Of course it varies between individuals.  I put the question out to our Face Book page.  Here’s what people had to say.  Feel free to add your own comments at the bottom… Continue reading How Much Time Off for Tonsillectomy?

Child Tonsillectomy Pain Medication

Children have a unique set of advantages and challenges when it comes to tonsillectomy . Their bodies are not the same as adults’. Resilience and ability to heal more quickly usually means a shorty recovery time, but special consideration should be given when giving pain medicine to children recovering from tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery. This article… Continue reading Child Tonsillectomy Pain Medication

Ear Pain After Tonsillectomy 2019

After tonsillectomy surgery, patients have plenty of unpleasant side effects to deal with.  Swelling of the uvula, tongue, and throat are usually the first hurdle adults have to deal with post tonsillectomy. Swallowing and breathing can be difficult.  This isn’t too surprising, especially considering all that the throat has been through.  Icing and gargling with… Continue reading Ear Pain After Tonsillectomy 2019

Guerrilla Tactics for Surviving Adult Tonsillectomy

Guerrilla Tactics – Adult Tonsillectomy Tips So you’ve read my top 10 tonsillectomy tips.  Good. Those will get you through. But some of us like to operate outside of the conventional. The top ten are solid pearls of wisdom that anyone can benefit from, regardless of their personality. Let’s face it- not everyone is comfortable… Continue reading Guerrilla Tactics for Surviving Adult Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy Scabs

Post Tonsillectomy

After Tonsillectomy – When do scabs fall off? One of the most common questions I get from tonsillectomy patients is about scabs. In particular, people want to know whether their throat looks normal. Some folks get downright obsessed with their tonsillectomy scabs. It’s almost like loosing a tooth- the tongue just can’t seem to stop… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Scabs