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
Author: Greg Tooke
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?
Tonsillectomy at Age 20
Charlotte’s Tonsillectomy Experience Hi I’m Charlotte, aged 20. The reason that I had my tonsils removed was I spent a few days in hospital with it a couple of months back as I was dehydrated and was taking antibiotics through a drip, after 10 years of having tonsillitis about 5/6 times a year. I was… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at Age 20
Kitty and Her Tonsillectomy
When I was a kid, I begged to have my tonsils removed, but my parents said it was too dangerous. At the age of 50, I decided it was finally time to have my tonsils removed after a lifetime of struggling with sore throats, sleep apnea, snoring, and tonsil crypts. I sought a referral from… Continue reading Kitty and Her Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy at Age 26
Amanda’s Tonsillectomy Experience I had my tonsillectomy when I was 26 (in 2011). I greatly underestimated how much recovery time there would be. My ENT didn’t make it seem like it was going to be that bad of a recovery. I have had previous surgeries including stomach repair, my appendix removed, and even a breast… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at Age 26
Cassie’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
Cassie’s Tonsillectomy Recovery I am on day 18 post op. I don’t really have much pain except a little when I yawn, more of an annoyance really. The weird thing I just noticed tonight.. Was what looks like goopy scabs kinda where my tongue and where my tonsils were… meet. The same thing seems to… Continue reading Cassie’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
Tracy- Three Weeks After Tonsillectomy
Hey!! I now had my tonsils out 3 weeks past on Friday due to recurrent tonsillitis & finally I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel, although I am still constantly tired & have pain down the right side of my throat & my husky female voice is no more, I… Continue reading Tracy- Three Weeks After Tonsillectomy
Rebecca Tonsillectomy Day 4
I had my tonsillectomy on Thursday 29/10. I had my surgery quite early and it was my first time going under. I’m 21 years old and I have been on the waiting list for over a year to get them out. I’m currently on day 4 and to be honest the pain is bearable, day… Continue reading Rebecca Tonsillectomy Day 4
Brian’s Tonsillectomy Song
So today is Post op day 9. And i thank the lord i feel great. Day 1-8 have been soo bad though no food no water just a sad 18 year old with unbearable pain. pain 10/10 i couldn’t even sip water without having my ear throb and my throat start burning like the worse… Continue reading Brian’s Tonsillectomy Song
Sarah’s Tonsillectomy-Not so Bad!
I thought I would share my story as I usually hear a lot of negative stories about tonsillectomies on the Internet and I never really found anyone around my age too! I had my tonsillectomy on 18/09/15 aged 19 after having it 7 times in 7 months also 5am trips to A&E unable to breathe,… Continue reading Sarah’s Tonsillectomy-Not so Bad!