Tonsillectomy | Adult Tonsillectomy Recovery Forum
Tonsillectomy recovery and tonsillectomy planning can be daunting experiences. The days leading up to your tonsillectomy surgery can be frightening. If you haven’t read up yet, you can find information on tonsillectomy methods, risks, costs, adult tonsillectomy, sleep apnea, and numerous tips for tonsillectomy recovery on the other pages of this site. I’ve even added pictures of a post tonsillectomy throat by each day, and a shopping list of things you’ll need before your tonsillectomy. Study, talk with your doctor and consult with your friends about the decision to undergo tonsillectomy surgery. Explore the pages created here to aid in your journey. If you should decide to have a tonsillectomy, let us help you through the entire process, including tonsillectomy recovery.
My own experience taught me that, as tonsillectomy patients, we need to advocate for ourselves. Ear, nose, and throat doctors are, by and large, extremely talented individuals. However, very few of them have experienced an adult tonsillectomy, and the subsequent recovery. I have. Many others have too. We share our experiences here at the adult tonsillectomy recovery resource center.
As you’ll read in the tonsillectomy recovery forum, everyone’s experience is unique. There are many factors that influence the level of pain you experience, as well as the length of time required during recovery. The tonsillectomy method, and skill of your surgeon can have an affect, but there are also many things within your control that will reduce pain and recovery time from tonsillectomy surgery. I’ve tried to include as many helpful tips as possible within the pages of this online resource.
Tonsillectomy recovery can be pretty rough, especially if you are unlucky enough to be an adult! It takes longer for an adult to recover from most things. Tonsillectomy is no exception. There are many things you can do to make it go more smoothly. I’ve published numerous tips here on various pages. I encourage you to read up BEFORE you are in the throws of tonsillectomy recovery.
Talk with your doctor, friends, family, and work as you prepare. You are not alone in this. Like you and like me, many others are facing or have faced a tonsillectomy or a tonsillectomy recovery. I created this forum for you. The community of adults or parents of tonsillectomy patients will amaze you and warm your heart. I read these comments every day and every day I am humbled by everyone’s tonsillectomy story and their compassion for others in the midst of recovery, or the anxiety that often precedes a tonsillectomy.. Please join in. Hundreds of other people, perhaps in your same situation, have shared their wisdom, concerns, tips, and questions about tonsillectomy, as well as their tonsillectomy recovery.
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This is good to hear about the ibuprofen. I’m having my surgery 4/10 and was told Tylenol but I’m planning to take ibuprofen along with the Percocet if need be for swelling. It seems doctors are telling everyone different things about whether it’s ok or not, but I can’t find anything that definitively says its an absolute no go.To me, dealing with the swelling seems crucial.
Beth, I hope your prescription is for Liquid Percocet? You do not want to swallow any pills. I’m on day 5/6 and I’m still taking the ibuprofen and icing my neck. I thought I was able to taper off of everything but I think the hard part is coming up, days 6-10. Yes, I’m going a bit stir crazy but I know it’s worth it and I’m in the final stretch of recovery, I hope.:)
Hey Deide! Like you, I am hoping that I am on the home stretch. The pain is easing up some, but I am so weak from not eating. I thought I could take care of my daughter on my own yesterday but had to call in reinforcements since I was just so exhausted. For those of you who have been through this, when does it start to REALLY get better. I mean when do you start to feel like you eat, drive, talk, etc.like a normal person? I am supposed to go back to work in a week and am beginning to get worried. I am a first grade teacher and will have to talk. Any advice from those of you who have been throught this before?
Stacey,
I had my surgery on March 27th and yesterday was the first time I drove on my own and did some minimal shopping. I am still a bit weak and get tired easily, but it improves everyday. As for talking, I can on talk about a half hour or do nonstop and my throat gets dry and painful. Hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly!
Hi everyone-
I am almost 4 months post-op and my throat still feels weird. It doesn’t hurt but I can definitely still tell that things are not back to normal in there. How long does it take before you don’t notice that you had surgery? Maybe because I sing/talk for 5+ hours per day as a music teacher it is taking longer to fully heal, but no one ever said it would take this long! I was in about a month ago for bronchitis and the doctor said things are healing nicely but I feel like everything should be healed by now! Is this normal? Anyone else having the same issues this long after surgery?
Stacy, I called my Dr. On Friday about taking ibuprofen(children’s liquid). He said it was fine. When I had my surgery the nurse told me to take ibuprofen in between the pain meds. She said it saved her after her tonsilectomy. I went ahead and did that all week and then after a few emails on here I became concerned that maybeI shouldn’t be taking it so so that’s when I called my Dr. I also googled “ibuprofen after a tonsilectomy” and the information said it does not cause bleeding. It has defiantly helped keep my swelling down.
I have found that today is my most painful day. I have been pain free all week and now I’m feeling a bit of pain. Thank god it’s not excruciating.
I am more than two weeks out from surgery and still find it comforting to apply a freezer gel pack (wrapped in a bandit wipe) to my neck for comfort. I bought two gel packs, about 4 inches by 10 inches, at a medical supply store. I hold it in place with a soft collar, like for whiplash. I think it helps me not to mouth breathe. This morning I woke up all dried out and in pain again. Tincture of Time I guess!
Hello all. I really need your help! I am a 32 yr. old female and I had my tonsils out on Monday of last week. I am starting to get really down. I am still in pain and can’t swallow or eat without it being a test of the wills. I thought I was getting better and yesterday I even ate part of a jr. breakfast burrito from Sonic, but then last night the pain got really severe. I feel like my throat is closing up and I am coughing too. I also feel alot of congestion in my head. Is this normal? Could I be getting a sinus infection too? I am drinking a lot and have a humidifier running. I down popsicles like they are going out of style and am taking my meds. Is there anything else I can do? My daughter who normally goes to pre-school is on Spring Break next week and I am so worried about being able to take care of her and still being on pain meds. I just want this all to be over! Those of you who have been through this, when does it get better? I want to talk to my child again! I am supposed to go back to teaching next Monday (in 1 more week) and am getting nervous about it. Teachers who have had this done– when did you go back? I am sorry to unload, but no one else understands. My family has been terrific but I know they are working overtime to take care of my workload as well. I am so thankful for this site and the ability to vent.
Hi Stacy,
Are you icing your neck? How often are you taking your pain meds? What did they give you? My Dr. said to take ibuprofen or Aleve in between taking the pain meds. It has helped me a lot. I also have ice packs on my neck through out the day. You might want to blend some ice cubes and suck on those for a while. I’m so sorry you’re not doing well. I had my tonsils out Tues. after you. I’ve been eating baby food everyday and that has been easy to get down.
You need to take it one day at a time. I would see about calling in a sitter to help you while your daughter is on spring break. You need to focus on healing and resting.
You can vent all you want. I hope someone else can chime in and give you advice too.
Good luck!
Thanks! After my intial vent this morning things seemed to ease up a bit. I even at 2 popsicles an some pudding. Maybe I just needed to get up and get going some. Can I take ibprofren? I am worried about the bleeding. Also, do you have the cough too?
Hi Stacey-
I am a 33 year old music teacher and had mine out in December. I took 2 weeks off plus Christmas break (3 weeks total) and still only did half days my first week back…I didn’t have the energy to keep up with the little kiddos and my throat hurt after talking/singing for one hour! It got better each day, but was a hard transition to go back. Ibuprofen definitely helped me IMMENSELY, it takes the swelling down and makes it so much easier to eat and drink. I had problems taking the pain meds, so I did a tylenol/ibuprofen rotation only (no pain meds) starting on day 3. A lot of people worry about taking ibuprofen, but my ENT suggested it, as did the pharmacist, so I trusted them. My throat hurt a lot without the pain meds, but at least I felt human. That and eating soft-boiled eggs…gives you protein so you aren’t starving and tired. Good luck!
Wow, Deide,I had no idea green tea was considered a blood thinner. I guess I’ll shelve that box from now until surgery. Thanks for that info!
I’m 49. I had mine out yesterday. Two hours after I got home, it was obvious I was bleeding. I kept having to sallow, I vomited blood, looked like a murder scene. They readmitted me and put me back under and put in more stitches. I’m on hydro condone. It doesn’t seem to help at all! but the miracle mouthwash is a big help! It numbs it enough so that I can get some liquids down. They told me to set the alarm so I don’t miss a dose of the pain meds. Not to get “behind” the pain. My daughter had hers out at 20, she said she started eating food at four days, but it was too early…caused her to bleed somewhat, nothing major, but felt it slowed her recovery. Does any one else have stitches?
Deide, I couldn’t find this comment thread anywhere to reply to so I replied in response to another of your posts on the general Recovery Forum. Looking at this now I see that this thread is in the My Recovery forum. At any rate I did reply but just to a different thread of yours.
My surgery is a Tues and my husband will take Tues-Fri off. Thank you for asking if I’d have help. Thsts so kind of you.
He and my son will hopefully help me in whatever way they can. They’re used to me doing all the cooking, shopping, etc (my fault) and neither knows how to cook. As long as I can get help with basics, I’ll get by. 
I’m glad your pain has been somewhat manageable (compared to some others’ accounts) and that you’ve found a balance of pain meds that are working for you. That’s so important. I hope your recovery continues to go by without any surprises.
This site has been a Godsend for both physical and mental preparation! I just wish my surgery wasn’t 10 days away.
Seems like forever.
Please let me know how you’re doing. Hope you have a good night. Hug.
I just had an intracapsular tonsillectomy yesterday and so far it has been minimal pain. I have been able to eat eggs and soup and mashed potatoes. I am very pleased so far with my outcome. I am only on day 2 but I would recommend this procedure over the traditional tonsillectomy. It really only hurts a little when I swallow. Good luck everyone and I will keep trying to post.
Beth, another thing to take in to consideration is herb teas. I don’t know if you drink tea or not but green tea is considered a blood thinner. Thank god I googled herbs before surgery because I drink green tea daily. I gave up spices, herb tea and everything else that could possibly interfere with bleeding 2 weeks before my surgery.
Just one more thing to think about as you prepare…
I agree. I think the combo worked well for me. I really think the ibuprofen helped keep the swelling down which kept my pain level to a minimum. I also iced my neck as much as I could for the first 4 days. I’m starting to ween my self off of the pain meds today. I’m taking less every 6 hours instead of a larger dose every 4 hours.
So far my experience has been great for the first 4 days. I will keep you posted when I hit the 10 day mark. Hopefully I won’t see any blood before my post op.
Beth, I know how tough the wait is leading up to your surgery date. You will do fine if you’re prepared, and I know you will be thanks to this incredible website.
If you have any other questions, ask away. Do you have someone to help you after surgery?
Deide, that’s really good to hear! I think it serms sensible to decrease swelling and provide extra pain relief. (For others, it may be one of those things you have to decide on your own as it seems like no two doctors give the same answer.)
My Dr. said ibuprofen was fine and I could alternate it with Aleve if I wanted to.
I meant does not dies.
Two weeks out, I am sleeping upright on the couch. I woke up to what I thought was saliva collecting in my throat, well if course it wasn’t, it was blood! What is next!!!!! I’m sitting here with ice packs to my throat, trying to drink ice water which if you all remember, I am having difficulty with my swallowing. It seems to be slowing a bit! Scary though! I don’t want to wake my husband, this will maker him freak out!!! What is going to happen next!!!!!
Well it seems as though the bleeding has finally stopped! I am exhausted but afraid to go to sleep. Ugh!
Beth, I forgot to answer your question about sleeping upright. I’m sleeping on a little bit of an angle. I just have two pillows that I use. I cannot sleep in an upright position all night & I only had to do this for the first 3 nights.
Beth, my prescription is Oxycodone and some anti nausea pills that are tiny and you take a half every 8 hours. I take the pain meds every 4 hours. It come in a bottle with a dropper and I’m taking the minimal amount which is .25. I can take up to .50 but I haven’t needed to. I’m also taking children’s ibuprofen in between my pain meds so I’m taking something every 2 hours and drinking water as much as i can get down . I’m getting some sleep at night. Not a lot because I have my alarm set for every 2 hours. I typed out my schedule for 24hours and that way I or my husband will know what to take at the appropriate hour. It has helped a lot. The other morning I woke up at 4 and didn’t know what I was supposed to take. I was able to check my print out and take the right thing. Yes, the pain medicine is keeping the pain to a minimal. This morning I took less than I should have and I could feel the difference.
Everything I’ve read and been told says no ibuprofen for at least two weeks after surgery as it heightens the risk or bleeding. Just be careful Deide!
Christy, I just googled ibuprofen after a tonsilectomy and everything I read said that it dies not contribute to heavy bleeding. I think I’ll call my Dr. today and see what he has to say. I went with my nurse’s recommendation and never checked with the Dr. It has helped in between my pain medicine. I’ve skipped a few doses and end up in pain with an hour left before I can take my pain meds.
Deide – let us know what your doctor says. I am really curious. I was told Tylenol afterwards (and the prescrip med) but from what I’ve read (like yourself), the risk of Advil/Motrin causing additional bleeding is very, very small and it seems like there are others who have been told it’s okay to take it. I’m planning on just the Tylenol unless I get the okay. I can’t help but think, though, that if I end up
having significant swelling, it would be better to take Advil since Tylenol does zero for inflammation. Let us know what you find out!
Take the ibuprofen! My ENT and pharmacist suggested it for me and it was honestly the best thing that I ever did during my recovery. I realize everyone heals differently, so it might not be the best for everyone, but it took down the swelling so I could actually take a drink of water, not just tiny sips.
Deide, thank you for your kind words! I’m so very happy for you that things are going so well so far! Have you felt like the pain meds are keeping things manageable? What did they give you? I have a prescription for liquid Percocet (no Tylenol component just straight Percocet) and I can add liquid Tylenol as needed.
How has sleeping been for you? Are you sleeping upright? Are you waking a lot to drink?
Again, so glad you’re doing well.
I haven’t posted in a couple of days. Forgive any misspellings — i just took my meds. I am a 32 yr. old female/teacher. I had my tonsils out on Monday and am now 3 days post-op. The pain is still pretty bad but is beginning to be manageable with the meds. I actually ate something other than a popsicle last night (mushed up rice) and it never tasted so good! I could not chew it but something not sweet tasted so good. Do you have any suggestions other than jello and pudding? I have heard people posting about scabs starting to form, etc. How do you know if you don’t look? I have begun to cough a lot too — is this normal? Anyway… the pain seems to be getting better. Is this the calm before the storm or should I expect a setback? This website is amazing. Thanks everyone.
Stacy, I had my surgery Tuesday morning and so far I feel great. I had mashed potatoes last night and some scrambled egg whites. Today I made pancakes made from protein powder and eggs whites. I cut them up into baby pieces and ate them with maple syrup. I also stocked up on organic baby food. My favorite one is the oatmeal with banana or blueberry. I hope this gives you more food ideas.
Deide – I’m scheduled for April 10th.
Beth, it’s much easier than than I thought it was going to be. I was prepared for the worst and hoping for better than the worst. I highly recommend icing your neck on the way home from your surgery. I think that helped me a lot and I’m still icing it throughout the day.
I was so scared to have this surgery and go through 2 weeks of hell that I wanted to cancel it. My husband wouldn’t let me. I went into it with ear and tonsil pain. My ear pain has been a constant since Thanksgiving. So far I’ve had minimal ear pain and I’m hoping the constant infection in my tonsil will be gone soon.
If you have any questions before or after, ask away. I know I’m only on my 3 rd day post op but everything I learned came from this website. My girlfriend came by today and she was surprised I could talk. good luck. Praying for an easy recovery for you.
I also wanted to add that although the recovery can have it’s hard moments, it’s totally worth it. After reading the posts here I was scared half to death but it didn’t turn out to be as bad as I anticipated. My first week was pretty easy. Had some ear pain, etc. during days 8-14 but simply called the dr. and got stronger pain meds. Tomorrow will be day 21 and I am completely recovered and loving my new mouth!
Stay strong.
I had my tonsils out on march 22nd. this really sucks. Ill be honest. I had one of the best surgeons in iowa for tonsillectomy. But being a red head, I had to go from recovery back into OR to get coterized after vomiting 2 quarts of blood and ripping off the scab. They all told me that red heads had a bleeding issues and it been 3 years since this surgeon had had to send someone back to OR. By day 6 pudding and jello have become my best friend. Waking up every morning not able to move my mouth and feeling like a swallowed a lit match, I am ready for this to be over. I’m about out of antibiotics and pain meds. I have a fallow up appointment tomorrow and a little nervous. I dread coughing or sneezing, because of the pain it would cause. Just looking for some tip and dealing with the pain if anyone has some.
Thanks
Jason
Hey everyone! So, I haven’t been on here for awhile… but I would like all of you who are just starting out your recovery that this gets WAY easier! I am over a month out since my surgery now and it was well worth it let me tell you! I have completely recovered… AND no more strep or tonsil stones. ick! I know it seems like forever till the healing process will be done with so ya’ll can eat normal foods but it goes by so fast.:) This website was a tremendous help to me and reassured me when I thought I was going to die. Just remember… DRINK cold liquids, EAT soft foods, be PUNCTUAL with medications, SLEEP, and keep a humidifier close by.:D ya’ll will be just fine. Sending out good vibes to everyone out there recovering!
Hi guys!
So I need some advice. I had my tonsils out on Feb. 29th I had an active infection when they took them out and they had to double carterize (sp?) and do a hemastatic coating. It was a very tough 3 weeks after my surgery. Vomiting, ER visits, crazy high liver enzymes and like 10 blood tests later I was feeling back to “normal.” So, I had not sneezed since the surgery, because I was afraid of the pain…until last week. When the sneezes catch me off guard they were fine…no pain. But when I feel a sneeze coming on and let it happen I am in a lot of pain!! Its a weird pain in like my sinuses/throat. It brings tears to my eyes..kind of like when you get hit in the nose. I wanted to find out if anyone else has had or is having these issues and if it is normal? Im freaking out and with my allergies being bad right now its hard to hold sneezes back…lol and I just want to make sure everything is ok. I have called my ENT but he isnt the greatest when it comes to things like this…horrible bedside manner :/ wish I had known this before the surgery.
Thanks!!!
-Jessy
(Not sure if it matters but I am 25yrs old)
Well, I’m getting ready to head to the hospital for my surgery. It’s hard to stay positive and think about the future when you have to go through 2 weeks of pain and misery. I’m just hoping that my story will be one with no complications and minimal pain. Wish me Luck.
Good Luck!! Sonic ice-chips are now my new best friends. Have your family stock up on them for you. Go ahead and ask for nausea meds. They help. They gave me phenagrin (sp?) that can be rubbed on your wrist. So helpful! Good luck. We can recover together.
In recovery. All went well. Now the fun begins…
Just got home from surgery. In bed with Sonic ice chips. The nurse suggested we go there too. If the pain stays like this for 10 days, I can sail though the recovery. My fingers are crossed!
I forgot to sign my name for the last post. Must be the drugs.
glad to see surgery went well for you. Ill tell you the truth, the third or fourth days may be the worst, Main thing is to stay calm. Hope all is well for you.
Hello all! I have been visiting here for a while in my preperation for tonsil surgery but have never posted. I had my tonsils out yesterday due to repeated strep (11 times last year, 3 since January) and this is pretty horrible. I can keeping my meds every 4 hours -liquid loratab – and am drinking like crazy when I can. If day one and 2 are the easy days I am not sure if I can make it! My husband and mom have been wonderful. However, this really hurts! When can I eat or sip something? I am so hungry but can barely swallow the meds. Any suggestions? Brighten my spirits please!!
Stacy, My heart goes out to you. I know its easier said than done but suck on ice chips. I’ve told me husband that he needs to be my cheerleader when I don’t have the energy to drink water or eat. He has been told to force me to stay hydrated in case I can’t motivate my self.
Just remember that this is a recovery phase. It will be over soon.
36 yr old Male, Final update for me for a bit, but I wanted to give those who are in the thick of things now, some hope. I am 30 days post op and things continue to get better every day…I had a 3 week post op check up last week and it was a bit sad, as my Doctor told me to have a great life and that I didn’t need to see him again…But not that sad! I am glad those tonsils are gone!
I still have a little soreness at times on one side, the side where my doctor told me I had serius tonsil stone issues (“the worst he has ever seen”) and major crevises…There is still a little white film on both sides, but it gets less and less every day. My taste is still off a bit, but improving. In my 3 week post op appt I asked if there was still a chance of a major bleed and my doctor told me no, that the chance drastically diminishes at Day 14. Quick recap for the newer people on here: After the surgery, I was put on Steriods for 7 days, Antibiotics (Augmentin), Hydrocodone and beta blockers to keep me from freaking out…All worked great for me. The pain was horrific through Day 9, and on day 2 my doctor told me to cut the time between my taking hydrocodone down by a half hour to 3.5 hours instead of 4. The last hour before the medication was always the worst, so that loss of 30 minutes really helped. I slept with a neck pillow and humidifier (thanks for the advice, Greg). I set my alarm for every 3.5 hours, even in the middle of the night, to not miss a dosage of my Hydrocodone. I drank GALLONS of ice water a day until day 14. Things turned the corner on day 10 for sure…I went back to work on Day 14, which was too early for me…I should have waited until Day 21 or at least a few more days past 14…I was exhausted and still sore…I didnt eat anything solid until Day 18 though, and I rapidly increased the food I ate through Day 25 and now I am eating everything normally. Best advice my doctor gave me was not to worry about eating anything until Day 5 or 6 and to just focus on staying hydrated with Ice water or any other liquid I could take (besides dairy). At about day 7 I had a blood clot that didnt bleed, but it dissapeared in one day as I drank ice water and avoided anything solid to eat, my doctor saw it on the 1 week follow up and said to watch it, but there was nothing to do unless it started to bleed…I felt nauseated from the meds and on day 4 I almost threw up but was saved when I was prescribed a Promethazine supository (couldnt swallow anything hard)…it worked immediately. I am off to Florida for vacation tomorrow and 4 weeks ago I didnt think I was going to make it to this day! Everyone who is going through it now, know that it does get better and by day 10 you will see the light…Don’t over do it…Don’t try to eat too much, focus on Jello and Cream of wheat (cooled) and things like that until Day 10…Take this time to watch some bad TV or read a book, you may never get time to do nothing again! Good luck and thanks again, Greg, for setting this site up.
Hooray Kerry!!!
What a great post. Thank you and please stay in touch.
Hi Kerry,
Thanks for your input. I go in for my tonsilectomy tomorrow and I’m a little nervous about it. I have never had surgery before or pain meds of any kind. I’m 47 years old and wondering why I have scheduled this surgery. Well, it’s not like I had a choice. Sore throats and ear infections are out of control. Your input and Greg’s website gives me hope. I’m preparing for PAIN but hoping for an easy recovery. I’ll keep you posted with my recovery.
Trisha, so sorry you are having such a hard time! Wow, you are certainly having a challenging recovery. I hope you can keep up your spirits knowing that this will be time limited. Our bodies have an amazing healing capacity, yours just as much as anyone else’s. Maybe some use of visual imagery for healing might help? I did this after a severe car accident while I was recuperating in a halo.
I hope today is a better day for you. What did CT show? Thinking of you….hang in there!
Beth, The Dr. Hasn’t been in yet today do I don’t know what the CT showed. I am watching women having babies. Making my pain seem a whole lot less. At least my kids are grown and don’t have to worry about them. I’m feeling better with the fluids, steroids and antibiotics…oh and the pain meds.
Hi Greg.
I am so grateful to have come across this website. I had my tonsils taken out 3 days ago. So far everything seems to be going smoothly, but I am very concerned still about post operative bleeding. I have been reading horror stories online about people who experienced severe bleeding 5-7 days after surgery.
Did you experience any bleeding? Do you have any tricks to reduce the risk of bleeding? any advice?
Tara I am so sorry I just saw your post Are you doing ok? number one on my list is drinking LOTS of cold liquids
I’m a 45 year old woman and about to undergo tonsillectomy. Of course I’m terrified after the horror stories I’ve read on the web. But I can’t imagine going into my 50′s, 60′s and beyond with these cryptic tonsils filled with stones (that hurt) and getting infection that seem more severe as years go by. I don’t have the requisite 5-7 infections/yr that most feel justifies tonsillectomy but when I get tonsillitis (about once a year) it’s really, really bad. I thought this last time that my tonsil was going to explode! I have had tonsil stones for decades and nothing gets rid of them. I think they keep the tonsils in a perpetual low-grade state of inflammation/infection. I have finally decided to do this and my ENT (who I’ve been seeing for over 15 yrs) is on board. Your guide, though I haven’t finished reading all of it, is very, very helpful. I’m sorry you had to go into it so unprepared.
Thanks for paving the way for the rest of us, especially we ‘mature’ adults. 
I’m scared but I need to do this!
Beth, what day is your surgery scheduled for?
I shouldn’t say Everything I learned came from this website. I also have a great ENT Dr. with a great staff. One of his nurses went through this at 32 and she gave me some helpful hints right before my surgery.
Thank-you for this great web-site. I’m forty-one years old and on day seven post-surgery. I’m kind of down because it still feels like someone just had a camp-fire at the back of my throat. I had a peritonsillar abscess last summer that set me back for two weeks (it was undiagnosed for awhile… over-night hospital stay, IV anti-biotics at home for a week, frequent use of steroids to reduce inflammation, etc. before the ENT was called in to drain the abscess). The abscess returned twice in the fall and was successfully treated with anti-biotics. After the abscess and years of recurrent strep and tonsillitis, I had my tonsils removed. I’ve read every word of your web-site and REALLY appreciate the information and support.
Susan- I’m sorry I missed your comment until now. Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you are well!
Been 18 months since my tonsilectomy – I use to get sinus infections all the time and colds and flu – it was if I used to catch everything that passed by me. The process was not much fun nor was the healing – but I am happy to report that I have been so much healthier since those demons were removed!
I wish you all a healthy journey ahead as well! Hang in there – I know it is a rough road but It is temporary – ramen noodles mixed with butter and parmesean cheese were my staple for a while – but the results – its nice to not be sick all the time!
Thank you Melin- I love a story with a happy ending!
Hi Greg, Just checking in. I am again admitted to the hospital. I had my 2 week post op appt. The Dr. Then admitted me to the hospita for IV fluids, Antibiotics, Steroids, Anti emetics oh and a CT Scan. I still am unable to swallow without aspirating or having it go up my nose from the back of my mouth. I just got to my room, am looking forward to another dose of pain med and hopefully more than 2 hours of sleep. As a quick update, for the last two days I have been choking in what appears to be pus! Don’t really want to scare anyone, Having your tonsils removed as an adult is a pretty serious surgery that can have some pretty bad effects on you. Every night I had hoped I would feel better in the morning. Well tonight I am hoping I WILL feel better in the morning. Good Night All.
Correction…1 week followup appt! (feels like much longer)