Jorden’s Daily Recovery From Tonsillectomy My name is Jorden. I am 26 and currently on day 6 recovery from a tonsillectomy. I have been using liquid hydros, ibuprofen, medicinal CBD tincture, and penicillin as medical options to help with the pain. Now the first two days were great. I felt like I was handling the… Continue reading Jorden’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
Category: Personal Tonsillectomy Stories
Adult Tonsillectomy- What’s it Like?
Teenage Tonsillectomy -Kendall’s Story
At age 16, Kendall has some insights to share Teenage Tonsillectomy Tips and Advice I am 16 years old and day 6 post op. The first day and a half were minimal pain compared to what was to follow. I was able to have friends over to check on me, I watched movies, I colored,… Continue reading Teenage Tonsillectomy -Kendall’s Story
Tonsillectomy Surgery- Lucy’s Story
Adult Tonsillectomy Surgery and Recovery Having experienced a constant sore throat for roughly two years, it was finally decided, at long last, that something had to be done about it. What could be done, no one was exactly sure of – however, despite not actually having a proper case of tonsillitis before, it was decided… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Surgery- Lucy’s Story
April’s Tonsillectomy Tips
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
Tonsils Taken Out – Do it Sooner
I got my tonsils taken out in May of 2010, right before I started grad school. I was 27 and scared to death!! I had read LOTS of horror stories about recovery and bleeding and it just sounded awful. Especially since having your tonsils taken out as an adult is supposed to be a lot… Continue reading Tonsils Taken Out – Do it Sooner
Shelby’s Daily Tonsillectomy Tips
Annie — are you ok??? Day 12…..I’m gonna make it! I’m a 37 year old female, wife and mom of two boys (ages 5 & 7.) I always had strep as a kid. Bounced from one antibiotic to the next as a kid; wondering why they never took my tonsils. Fast forward to after I… Continue reading Shelby’s Daily Tonsillectomy Tips
Tonsillectomy at Age Nine
Child Tonsillectomy Recovery – Age 9 I had a tonsillectomy when I was 9 years old. I suffered with chronic infections and pain for years. Since the surgery, I have yet to get a sore throat and I’m 41! My daughter also had a tonsillectomy at age 9. She suffered from the same issues I… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at Age Nine
Tonsillectomy for Recurring Tonsillitis
Joanne’s Tonsillectomy Story I had my tonsillectomy 2 years ago in April at the age of 36! It was the best thing I have ever done, but the road to getting my tonsillectomy wasn’t an easy one! I had reoccurring tonsillitis every few months for a number of years, which would result in at least… Continue reading Tonsillectomy for Recurring Tonsillitis
Christine’s Tonsillectomy
Christine’s Tonsillectomy – No Regrets I had a tonsillectomy one year ago next month. It was the BEST decision and I have zero regrets. I am a 26 year old female (25 at time of surgery) and recovered nicely. I read a lot about the recovery process (just like you are) and was worried about… Continue reading Christine’s Tonsillectomy
Eating After Tonsillectomy- AJ’s Story
I had my tonsils out 2 weeks ago. The pain has been terrible, I won’t lie. But the most challenging thing is eating solids. Not because of the pain of swallowing, but because when I put food in my mouth and chew, I sort of lose parts of the food at the back of my… Continue reading Eating After Tonsillectomy- AJ’s Story