Guerrilla Tactics – Adult Tonsillectomy Tips So you’ve read my top 10 tonsillectomy tips. Good. Those will get you through. But some of us like to operate outside of the conventional. The top ten are solid pearls of wisdom that anyone can benefit from, regardless of their personality. Let’s face it- not everyone is comfortable… Continue reading Guerrilla Tactics for Surviving Adult Tonsillectomy
Author: Greg Tooke
Panic Attacks After Tonsillectomy?
I was recently asked by a person a few days out from surgery if panic attacks after tonsillectomy were common. She had had one, but never had before. She wondered if perhaps the pain medicines had caused the panic attack. It got me thinking. After reading thousands of stories from people recovering from tonsillectomy surgery,… Continue reading Panic Attacks After Tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy Scabs
After Tonsillectomy – When do scabs fall off? One of the most common questions I get from tonsillectomy patients is about scabs. In particular, people want to know whether their throat looks normal. Some folks get downright obsessed with their tonsillectomy scabs. It’s almost like loosing a tooth- the tongue just can’t seem to stop… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Scabs
Peanut Butter Smoothies
A smoothie is a great way to get nourishment in an easy-to-swallow and delicious way. Post Tonsillectomy Peanut Butter Smoothies In a minute I’ll share a favorite recipe from my recovery: peanut butter smoothies. First let’s go over a few basics. Start with a blender or food processor. The basis of the smoothie is the… Continue reading Peanut Butter Smoothies
Prayer Request
Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration When I was recovering from my tonsillectomy, alone for the most part, things got pretty dark. After days alone, in pain, with little sleep, I felt like I was at the end of my rope. I’m sure all the pain medicine added to my dispair. I was never a Catholic,… Continue reading Prayer Request
Tonsillectomy Pictures
Images, Tonsillectomy Pictures Tonsillectomy patients often peer into their throats and wonder, “is this normal?” What they see is never pretty. For some it can be quite disturbing. Since I’ve started the forum, the description of post tonsillectomy throat has been one of the most common discussions. Believe it or not, people send me post… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Pictures
Swollen Tonsils
Why Swollen Tonsils? Causes of Enlarged Tonsils Genetics Swollen tonsils occur in various people for various reasons. Many people are born with them. As a kid I always had tonsils like golf balls. Anytime I’d go into the doctor with a sore throat, which I did quite often, I’d always hear about it. “Oh my!… Continue reading Swollen Tonsils
Child Tonsillectomy | Sleep Apnea in Children
Child Tonsillectomy One Mother’s Experience With Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Tonsillectomy Child Tonsillectomy is not simple-but a must for our kid who snored Adenoid removal surgery on a child seems to be a 3 day recovery, while adding tonsil removal to the surgery day adds 11 more days of recovery. As a scared parent of… Continue reading Child Tonsillectomy | Sleep Apnea in Children
Post Tonsillectomy- A Journal
Keeping a Recovery Journal Post Tonsillectomy Whether you’re recovering from a tonsillectomy, a broken leg, or a broken heart, keeping a journal of the experience holds benefits beyond measure. On a practical day to day level, a recovery journal of the medications and treatments you are taking can help keep things organized and save… Continue reading Post Tonsillectomy- A Journal
Tonsilloliths or Tonsiliths
What Are Tonsilloliths? Often referred to as tonsil stones or tonsiliths , they are basically clusters of calcified material collected in tonsils. They are more common in cryptic tonsils, or tonsils with larger crevices. They are composed mostly of calcium. While generally not harmful, tonsil stones are often a nuisance. Many people describe a feeling of… Continue reading Tonsilloliths or Tonsiliths