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Author: Greg Tooke
Tonsillectomy in Adults
An Adult Tonsillectomy Experience As you may already know, tonsillectomy in adults is a little different than the experience of a child tonsillectomy. I think it’s helpful to read about other adults’ experiences when considering, planning, or recovering from surgery. With special thanks, I’d like to share an account form an adult named Sarah. She… Continue reading Tonsillectomy in Adults
Tonsillectomy Recovery For Adults
I posted another question for our Face Book friends. This is a group of about 350 adults who have had a tonsillectomy within the past five years. It’s an amazing community of supportive and thoughtful adults without tonsils. I wanted to assemble a collection of tips for new patients who are planning tonsillectomy surgery- particularly… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Recovery For Adults
Nausea After Tonsillectomy
Is throwing up normal after getting a tonsillectomy? One of the more unpleasant symptoms experienced by patients after tonsil surgery is moderate to severe nausea. Throwing up, or vomiting, is never a pleasant experience, but during tonsillectomy recovery it can be terrifying and extremely painful. The throat tissues, already sore from the surgery, certainly don’t… Continue reading Nausea After Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy Diet
Eating Foods After Tonsils Removed The tonsillectomy diet can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the nutrition derived from solid foods is essential for out overall health and recovery from tonsillectomy surgery. The very act of swallowing also helps the throat recover. On the other hand, pushing foods past the raw and tender… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Diet
How Much Time Off for Tonsillectomy?
One of the most common questions people ask on the forum is, “how much off from work to recover from my adult tonsillectomy?” Of course it varies between individuals. I put the question out to our Face Book page. Here’s what people had to say. Feel free to add your own comments at the bottom… Continue reading How Much Time Off for Tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy Forum Archive 6
Tonsillectomy Recovery Forum Archives I would say yes, I am the Chief of Police in my home town, and i only got 2 weeks til I go back to work. just drink, drink, drink, lots of fluids…i know it hurts but make it ice water, it really helps My name is Jeff, I also had… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Forum Archive 6
Adult Tonsillectomy Risks
There is encouraging news for adults considering tonsillectomy surgery. A recent study indicates that risks for adults undergoing tonsillectomy surgery are very similar to those in pediatric patients. Research Indicates Adult Tonsillectomy Risks Similar to Pediatric This is exciting because, though there has long been extensive research indicating relative safety, or low risk of complications,… Continue reading Adult Tonsillectomy Risks
Child Tonsillectomy Pain Medication
Children have a unique set of advantages and challenges when it comes to tonsillectomy . Their bodies are not the same as adults’. Resilience and ability to heal more quickly usually means a shorty recovery time, but special consideration should be given when giving pain medicine to children recovering from tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery. This article… Continue reading Child Tonsillectomy Pain Medication
Ear Pain After Tonsillectomy 2019
After tonsillectomy surgery, patients have plenty of unpleasant side effects to deal with. Swelling of the uvula, tongue, and throat are usually the first hurdle adults have to deal with post tonsillectomy. Swallowing and breathing can be difficult. This isn’t too surprising, especially considering all that the throat has been through. Icing and gargling with… Continue reading Ear Pain After Tonsillectomy 2019