Seven Days of Tonsillectomy Recovery 23 y.o. female. I’m now on day seven and I have had almost no pain throughout my entire recovery (1’s and 2’s on the 10 point pain scale, so I guess I’ve been lucky). I experienced extreme nausea as a side-effect from the medications, which I remedied through only taking… Continue reading Samantha’s Tonsillectomy Experience
Category: Personal Tonsillectomy Stories
Adult Tonsillectomy- What’s it Like?
Fiona’s Tonsillectomy Experience
Well I’m on day 12 now and I feel SO much better! This tonsillectomy is the best decision I’ve made-I can breathe better, I now don’t snore and no more tonsil stones, Yey!! The pain from day 5-8 was definitely the worst for me and it was extremely hard, but once you’re through those few… Continue reading Fiona’s Tonsillectomy Experience
Erica’s Tonsillectomy Tips
First things first, my biggest mistake was jumping on the net and reading blogs on this procedure because let’s be honest, why would anybody take this much time out of their day to blog about a positive adult tonsillectomy experience? Second, the only reason I’m blogging about my positive experience (as positive as surgery can… Continue reading Erica’s Tonsillectomy Tips
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Recovery
I had my T&A and also tubes in my ears done on May 16th im on day 15 and let me tell to this has been the worst thing i have ever had done.. Day 1 and 2 i was admitted into the hospital for observation and pain management durning the initial 7 days cold… Continue reading Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Recovery
Tonsillectomy and Infection
Phil’s Story Had tonsillectomy Weds 24th, standard procedure, felt blocked up, bloody next morn, house doc checked over. Ready to go home. About to leave hospital and I requested blood pressure, temp check. Temp high at 38.6. Had to stay, 2 hours later, vomiting blood. Emergency surgery to repair bleed. Lost 500ml of blood, pumped… Continue reading Tonsillectomy and Infection
Daily Diary – Tonsillectomy
Day 1 woke up from op and first thing I noticed is that my jaw is in agony!! No pain in throat just the jaw.. back on ward managed to eat toast. Morphine every hour slept through the night with medication every hour. Day 2 slight pain in throat. Managed more toast and a cup… Continue reading Daily Diary – Tonsillectomy
Day 8 Tonsillectomy Recovery
Sara’s Experience Up to 8th Day of Tonsillectomy Recovery I’m on day 8 after my Tonsillectomy. I guess I am one of the lucky ones so far. I’ve had very little pain and just a small amount of bleeding and that is what I wanted to tell people is my bleeding story. Day 7 I… Continue reading Day 8 Tonsillectomy Recovery
Swati’s Tonsillectomy Adventure
I’m an Indian girl who was operated on 15th may. I had recurrent episodes of tonsillitis and since I’m a singer that didn’t sit well with me. My surgeon told me it was time to undergo laser tonsillectomy under General anesthesia. Everyone scared me with their tonsillectomy stories and the horrible pain that followed. Being… Continue reading Swati’s Tonsillectomy Adventure
Michelle’s First Days
Tonsillectomy Recovery at 43 Hello. I am 43 years old and I had my tonsillectomy on 4/28/17 at 11am. Post op day was fine, I was groggy the remainder of the day and my family picked up my pain meds from the pharmacy before I left the hospital. I had my house prepared with jello,… Continue reading Michelle’s First Days
Tonsillectomy Recovery in Scotland
Scott Shares His Experience With Tonsillectomy and Recovery With Tips: Thought I’d share my story – I am a 29 year old male from Scotland and underwent a tonsillectomy by NHS Scotland and wanted to share my story so people in the UK know what to expect. I’m afraid ‘jell-o’, ‘applesauce’ and sports drinks are… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Recovery in Scotland