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Category: Personal Tonsillectomy Stories
Adult Tonsillectomy- What’s it Like?
Tonsillectomy – Reyna Has Questions
Hello, First of of all this website has helped so much by reading other stories. It has given me ideas that I did not think of in regards to like foods, meds, humidifier, and what to expect pain wise. I know it is going to hurt. Every one that I tell I’m having my tonsils… Continue reading Tonsillectomy – Reyna Has Questions
Omar’s Tonsillectomy Experience
Recovering From Tonsillectomy Omar tells how it feels to recover from tonsillectomy surgery Hello. A day Prior to surgery i was weighing a stout 177 lbs bulking to 180. I stand nearly 6 feet tall and am 21 years old. I am only day 6 of recovery. I have lost more than 12 pounds. I… Continue reading Omar’s Tonsillectomy Experience
Tonsillectomy at age 47
Tonsillectomy and Recovery- Lori’s Story I am 47 years old and had a tonsillectomy November 16th. I wanted to thank everyone for posting their stories as it really helped me prepare. I expected the worse based on my age, but was pleasantly surprised that it was not nearly as bad as I thought. The day… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at age 47
Lori’s Story -Tonsillectomy and Recovery
On November 17th, I had my tonsils out due to tonsil stones that I had been dealing with for almost 20 years. I am a 51 year old female, mother of 2 adult girls and 1 tween girl. Today is day 7 post tonsillectomy. I came across this website searching for information about pain levels… Continue reading Lori’s Story -Tonsillectomy and Recovery
Andrew’s Tonsillectomy and Recovery
Ending Day 6 … the good, the bad, and the booze. I’m 40 (Ugh) male. The sun has set and I’m at the end of day six. It’s been a total rollercoaster. Here I’ll mention some basics as well as a pleasant surprise. Prior to surgery I stocked up on everything soft and cold that… Continue reading Andrew’s Tonsillectomy and Recovery
My Tonsillectomy Recovery, PART ONE (Days 1-7):
About Me: I am a 28 year old Female with a history of throat problems while sick, and most recently 3 cases of antibiotic- resistant strep throat and tonsillitis within 2 months. I have large 4+ tonsils and also suffer from frequent tonsil stones. A couple weeks ago I saw an ENT who let me… Continue reading My Tonsillectomy Recovery, PART ONE (Days 1-7):
Konni’s Tonsillectomy Story
I don’t know where to start my story from. I am 27yrs old female. Firstly, i had to make the Tonsillectomy because my tonsils were full of holes from past infections. The holes were filled with food and bacteria obviously, so everyday i had tonsil stones and they didn’t go away. Also my tonsils where… Continue reading Konni’s Tonsillectomy Story
Sandra’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
I am a 30 year old female and had my tonsils removed in June of this year. The recovery was hard. I ended up having to have iv steroids and saline, I was super dehydrated which only made the phone worse. I stood out of work 3 weeks longer than expected. Soon after my recovery… Continue reading Sandra’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
Gianna’s Tonsillectomy Story
Today marks day 10 post op and am finally feeling myself again! I stopped taking my pain meds on day 8 post op and am just taking Tylenol whenever I feel uncomfortable pain. The liquid Codeine they prescribed me definitely helped w the pain but was messing with my stomach as I’m sure some of… Continue reading Gianna’s Tonsillectomy Story