Denise’s Story

My tonsillectomy story started when I was a little kid with constant ear infections. I never had tubes or any other procedure done. My mother said the Doctor never even mentioned having me see a specialist. The ear infections slowed down but were still there as I got older. Then in my early thirties I… Continue reading Denise’s Story

10 Days of Tonsillectomy Recovery

Read about other people's experience with tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

Alright so here I am at day 10 of recovery. I found this website just before my surgery and read so many horrible stories that I was terrified going into my surgery. Needless to say I went in expecting the worst and was pleasantly surprised. The first few days weren’t too terrible. I took my… Continue reading 10 Days of Tonsillectomy Recovery

Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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I had my tonsils and adenoids out on August 31st, 2018. I’m 23 years old. Here is my experience: First off, the reason why I had to have my tonsils out was for obstructive sleep apnea and my tonsils had been enlarged my whole life. Removing my adenoids was an extra bonus, I suppose. I… Continue reading Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Post Operative Pneumonia After Tonsillectomy

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Christi’s Tonsillectomy Experience Hello everyone! It has been a few weeks now since my surgery, and I apologize, but I didn’t take the best of notes. But, I do want to share my experience as this forum helped me prepare tremendously.  My surgery was scheduled for July 31 in the morning. They put my IV… Continue reading Post Operative Pneumonia After Tonsillectomy