April’s Tonsillectomy Tips

Tonsillectomy Recovery Experience

Okay so I’m going to start from the beginning: I’m only on day 4 but I feel like I have enough information as to how it is. I am an 18 year old female, I suffered from reoccurring tonsillitis and tonsil stones (almost twice a month sometimes!) So the doctors finally decided to refer me… Continue reading April’s Tonsillectomy Tips

Tonsillectomy Diet and Recovery – Katy

This resource is brilliant. Thanks to this I knew before I underwent the operation that there is a point when the pain changes and gets worse (for me days 6-8). [Editor’s Note: Thanks Katy!]   Katy’s Tonsillectomy Story: I’m a 39 year old woman in the UK who’s had chronic tonsillitis for about 4 years… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Diet and Recovery – Katy

Georgia’s Adult Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy Recovery Through day 8 Coughing and Ear Pain After Tonsillectomy Day 8: Ughh!! I feel like I’m healing slower than everyone else. I can’t sleep, can’t eat, can’t talk and I’m absolutely miserable. I can’t sleep for any longer than 45 minutes without waking up in a fit of coughs. I ALWAYS wake up… Continue reading Georgia’s Adult Tonsillectomy

Corissa’s Tonsillectomy Recovery

Pain, constipation, and depression- oh my! This site is very interesting for many reasons 1) it makes me feel a little better about the hell I am living 2) it makes me realize every story is different and I may not be in hell (so far). I had my tonsils out on January 5th, I… Continue reading Corissa’s Tonsillectomy Recovery

Glen’s Adult Tonsillectomy Tips

Adult Tonsillectomy- Glen’s Tips Hello, my name is Glen and I just did my tonsillectomy operation exactly 4 weeks ago. Today is my first day back at work. I heard many stories regard the recovery and was a little bit worried. It’s not an easy recovery but if you do a little bit of sacrifice… Continue reading Glen’s Adult Tonsillectomy Tips

Panic Attacks and Tonsillectomy – Tara’s Story

Tara’s Tonsillectomy Hello. So for passed 3 years I’ve had 12+ strep and tonsillitis and acid reflux which all didn’t help my tonsils. finally this year Dec 9th I’ve gotten my tonsils removed. I don’t know about you but I had a few panic attacks few days and day before the surgery. I was terrified… Continue reading Panic Attacks and Tonsillectomy – Tara’s Story

Tonsillectomy Surgery | Sophies Story

Sophie’s Tonsillectomy Surgery and Recovery I thought i’d share my surgery/tonsillectomy story and give some tips on how I managed to get through it. Now this was my first surgery I have ever had in my 19 years of being.. and I was petrified of the thought, but it was necessary. I was having tonsillitis… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Surgery | Sophies Story

Teri’s Tonsillectomy Complications

Teri Had Complications After Tonsillectomy Hi Everyone, My name is Teri. I had Tonsil and Adenoid surgery on November 3rd. I am NOT ashamed to say that I am 41 years old. I have had nothing but “complications” since surgery. It’s not anyone’s fault, I was EXPECTING to have some problems since I am not… Continue reading Teri’s Tonsillectomy Complications

Gema Having a Rough Recovery

Gema’s Difficult Tonsillectomy Recovery Had my tonsillectomy Wednesday 18th Nov. it’s 3:11am and I’m awake in absolute agony despite taking codeine, paracetamol and ibuprofen regular I’ve just woke up and I’m in so much pain. I think maybe the scabs have come off my throat feels so raw I’ve just sprayed it with benztdamine spray… Continue reading Gema Having a Rough Recovery

Easy Tonsillectomy Recovery?

Emma’s Tonsillectomy Recovery- Not so bad   I’m 19 years old and day 7 post op. I think I have had a pretty breezy recovery- nothing unbearable. I’ve found drinking heaps of water, slowly eating normal foods again have been the best. I’ve also been taking a bath every night with a muscle soak bubble… Continue reading Easy Tonsillectomy Recovery?