Sean’s Story Hi all! 30 yr old male here. Doctors are Having my tonsils removed because of my sleep apnea and overly-aggressive strep throat I was prone to getting. I Had my tonsils removed on the 5th of July. So I’m on day ten now. The first few days were easy. Painful, but bearable with… Continue reading The First Ten Days Tonsillectomy Recovery
Category: Personal Tonsillectomy Stories
Adult Tonsillectomy- What’s it Like?
Tips For Tonsillectomy
My tonsillectomy story – not that bad, but tough at times. Surgery Day: woke up after my surgery and ate a cheese sandwich and drank lots of water whilst at hospital. I tried a cup of tea, but I felt sick from anaesthetic and had to quickly ask for anti sickness tablet which nurse gave… Continue reading Tips For Tonsillectomy
Sarah Shares Her Tonsillectomy Experience
Firstly, this site was a lifesaver for me during those long uncomfortable nights. I’m a 36 yo female who had a tonsillectomy 6/28/17. My biggest advice now (day 10 and seeing the light) is to expect the unexpected and give yourself permission to do absolutely nothing–not even reading. For me, a sugar-hound in real life,… Continue reading Sarah Shares Her Tonsillectomy Experience
Child Tonsillectomy Recovery Story
Hi there, my son had his tonsils removed on 30/06/2017 And what a day he had. There is me thinking it’s a minor operation and that he would be in theatre/recovery for a total maximum of 3 hours, I was wrong. After being in theatre for approximately 7.5 hours he returned back to the ward.… Continue reading Child Tonsillectomy Recovery Story
Tony’s Tonsillectomy Adventure- Day 3
Day 3 – Twilight zone I have experience little pain. My pain medicines Lidocaine, Percocet and Celecoxib are doing their job in addition to the Medrol and Ranitidine. However, I am having a hard time with swallowing. For the most part, I’ve been eating Jell-O, Yogurt, Applesauce, Ice-cream and Italian ice. However, doing day two… Continue reading Tony’s Tonsillectomy Adventure- Day 3
Jay’s Coblation Tonsillectomy Recovery Log
MY COBLATION TONSILLECTOMY STORY AT AGE 24 Hello everyone, going through the same thing as me… I was quite late in posting my experience but I wanted to heal completely first. You know I wanted to qualify first to give advice. .LOL Today is the 25th post op day and I’m fine like a racehorse… Continue reading Jay’s Coblation Tonsillectomy Recovery Log
Drink Water After Tonsillectomy
If I can give any advice to my fellow brave tonsillectomy friends on this site it is this: drink LOTS and LOTS of WATER. I literally cannot stress how this sped up my recovery and eased the pain. I didn’t have a spec of bloody throughout which I put down to the water. It also… Continue reading Drink Water After Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy at Age 40
Age Forty Tonsillectomy Recovery Experience I just had my tonsils finally removed at age 40. I am on day 6 of recovery, scabs completely off my left side and partially off on my right. I’m no longer taking Tylenol 3 for pain. Only taking 1 regular Tylenol 2-3 times a day now. Today I had… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at Age 40
Tessa’s Tonsillectomy Experience
Hi all I had my tonsillectomy yesterday afternoon. I’m still in hospital to be discharged today. So far my pain level has been really manageable. I’m on fairly strong painkillers but at no time has it been much over a 5 and it’s generally sitting at about 2/3. I managed to eat quite a bit… Continue reading Tessa’s Tonsillectomy Experience
14 Days of Tonsillectomy Recovery
Vishav’s Experience Hi! i am a 21 year old male. it’s day 14 post operation and i must say it has been hell of a ride but finally i am at the stage where i do not need pain meds. i am sharing my experience so others can exactly know what lies ahead of them.… Continue reading 14 Days of Tonsillectomy Recovery