Personal Tonsillectomy Stories – Page 17

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!

Marikas Tonsillectomy Story

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

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