Hello. I’m a 30 yr old female in the US. I have always had slightly enlarged tonsils, but in early August of this year, found myself for nearly 2 months with multiple bouts of tonsillitis requiring antibiotics and lots of crying, feeling that I would never recover! I finally did, but one tonsil remained enlarged,… Continue reading Erin’s Tonsillectomy Tips and Advice
Category: Personal Tonsillectomy Stories
Adult Tonsillectomy- What’s it Like?
Tonsillectomy Recovery Summary
Shreeya’s Tonsillectomy at Age 20 Hi I’m 20 years old and I have fully recovered from my tonsillectomy that happened exactly 3 weeks ago. It was the most painful experience of my life but looking back I am so glad I went through with it. The first 7 days are the most painful, it is… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Recovery Summary
Jack’s Tonsillectomy Story
So others can have an idea, here is my experience. I’m 32 years-old: Days 1 – 3: piece of cake, pain level 2ish on Percocet. Told my boss I’d be back to work the next day (Thursday). Day 4: Pain, pain, and more pain. I tell my boss I’ll be out the rest of the… Continue reading Jack’s Tonsillectomy Story
Teen Tonsillectomy Recovery
Ann Tells The Story My 15 year old daughter had her tonsils removed 10 days ago. It’s been hell. Three days of nonstop vomiting. Eventually motilium kicked in. Only thing she could drink in sips first 3 days was chilled water & popsicles. Had to abandon difene & solpodol from day 3 as was too… Continue reading Teen Tonsillectomy Recovery
Emily’s Tonsillectomy Recovery Day by Day
Hello everyone! I figured I would post some words of encouragement for others! I am 21 years old and currently on day 8 of my recovery (this is including my surgery day, I was out of the hospital by 12 in the afternoon). I was a little nervous going into the hospital, because this was… Continue reading Emily’s Tonsillectomy Recovery Day by Day
Tonsillectomy Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction at 42
I am a 42 yr old male that had a tonsillectomy on Sept 25th 2017 so as of this post I believe I am on day 8. I had the works done including a Septoplasty and Tubinate Reduction. I spent weeks before my surgery reading these boards and expecting the absolute worst. One of my… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction at 42
Tonsillectomy in the Bahamas
29 years Female -Caribbean (The Bahamas) hello Thank you so much for putting togther this forum;it has been so helpful. However i wish I had discovered this before my tonsillectomy to be better prepare. When I first decided to do it and in speaking with my ENT he advised that would spent one night in… Continue reading Tonsillectomy in the Bahamas
Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis
Hey y’all! I’m a 25 year old female who is finally on day 11 post-op! I decided to get my tonsils out due to very swollen tonsils from constant tonsillitis & those awful tonsil stones! I NEVER thought I was going to get to this point. Whenever I was super miserable, I would get on… Continue reading Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis
Positive Tonsillectomy Experience
Hi everyone!! I’ve had a fairly positive tonsillectomy experience so I wanted to share it. I’m 22 years old and had my tonsils out August 10 (it’s now August 17 so it’s been a full week). A Positive Tonsillectomy Experience If you don’t want to read this whole thing, my best advice is DRINK TONS… Continue reading Positive Tonsillectomy Experience
Tonsillectomy For Sleep Apnea
Hello I’m a 51 yr old male with a high tolerance to pain. I had a tonsillectomy and partial uvv performed on 07/24/2017 so today is day 25 and I still have pain and scabs. I read the stories on here before the operation so I knew it wasn’t going to be a cake walk… Continue reading Tonsillectomy For Sleep Apnea