I had my tonsillectomy done at 19 due to tonsil stones. The operation it self went successful. When i woke up, I was not in a lot of pain. I was extremely tired, but couldn’t sleep, cause every time i was just about to fall asleep, i made a snore, which was so hurtful, i… Continue reading Marikas Tonsillectomy Story
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Courtney’s Tonsillectomy Tips
Courtney Shares Valuable Tonsillectomy Advice If you’re even considering an adult tonsillectomy, then I know you’ve already read every horror story under the sun. This is not one of them, you’re welcome! However, here are 5 tips and tricks that I wish I knew before my surgery: #1 Anti-nausea patches will quite literally, save your… Continue reading Courtney’s Tonsillectomy Tips
Tonsillectomy at Age 52- Not so Bad
I am on day 12 of my recovery and am 52 years old. My experience wasn’t as bad as some of the previous posts. All the posts I read scared me, but I was getting food stuck in my one tonsil for years as they were very pitted. As a result, my tonsils were healthly… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at Age 52- Not so Bad
Tonsillectomy as a Teenager
My 14 year-old son had strep @4 times every year from age @5-10. I was told he’d grow out of it. We then went for 3 years with no strep and I thought we had. This past January, strep came back with a vengeance. He had it 3 times in 5 months. The dr said… Continue reading Tonsillectomy as a Teenager
Amy’s Tonsillectomy Tips
I’m 23, and I’m now on day 12 after my surgery. I have always had “oh my god those are HUGE! tonsils” which I am sure has made my recovery harder. I had strep a lot, tonsil stones, and was hospitalized for mono for a week two years ago. It was time for them to… Continue reading Amy’s Tonsillectomy Tips
Post Tonsillectomy Recovery Surprises
Surprises After Tonsillectomy Not everyone reads through this website before embarking on their tonsillectomy journey. I do my best to help patients prepare for surgery and tonsillectomy recovery, but I can’t reach everyone. I’ve had over 20,000 unique comments across all the pages and posts. This is an amazing library of personal experiences. Having read… Continue reading Post Tonsillectomy Recovery Surprises
Tonsillectomy Pros and Cons
Advantages vs Disadvantages – Pros and Cons of getting a tonsillectomy. Have you had a tonsillectomy? Please add your thoughts on the upsides and downsides of having the surgery. Are you trying to decide whether to get a tonsillectomy? Read what others who have done it have to say. Many of us have lived with… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Pros and Cons
Child Tonsillectomy Story
My 6 yr old son is on day 6. We have had a good experience with minimal pain. Here is our story: Our Tonsillectomy Story: I think I have read everything on the internet about tonsillectomy’s. I noticed that there are not that many recent or good experience stories, so here is our story. My… Continue reading Child Tonsillectomy Story
Preparation for Tonsillectomy
Preparation for Tonsillectomy for older children and adults Douglas G Mann, MD, Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Graduate of Yale University School of Medicine Just because tonsillectomy is an outpatient procedure does not mean that the recovery is a breeze. It is not. In Germany, adults stay 4-5 days in the hospital! So you should be ready… Continue reading Preparation for Tonsillectomy
After Tonsillectomy
After Tonsillectomy – What’s Next? So what happens after tonsillectomy? Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect after your tonsillectomy. We’ll cover that first day, or as it’s often referred to- the honeymoon. Then the following ten days, the month, and the years after tonsillectomy. Day of Tonsillectomy Surgery aka “the Honeymoon” Depending… Continue reading After Tonsillectomy