Tonsillectomy Recovery Time
After a lifetime of tonsillitis, it was time. I made the appointment. Was I scared? Yes. Was I prepared for tonsillectomy recovery? NO. Can you be? YES!
Planning for and recovering from a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedure, (often referred to as T & A Surgery), can be daunting experiences. The days leading up to your surgery can be frightening. If you haven’t read up yet, you can find information on tonsillectomy methods, risks, costs, adult tonsillectomy, sleep apnea, and numerous tips for tonsillectomy recovery on the other pages of this site. I’ve even added pictures of a post tonsillectomy throat by each day. Study, talk with your doctor and consult with your friends about the decision to undergo tonsillectomy and adenoid surgery. Explore the pages created here to aid in your journey.
If you should decide to have tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, let us help you through the entire process. Whether due to problems with sleep apnea, chronic tonsillitis and strep throat, tonsil stones, trouble swallowing, or a combination thereof, you can benefit from the experience of others. My own experience taught me that, as patients, we need to advocate for ourselves. Ear, nose, and throat doctors are, by and large, extremely talented individuals. However, very few of them have experienced an adult tonsillectomy, and the subsequent recovery. I have. Many others have too. We share our experiences here at the adult tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy recovery resource center. As you’ll read in the tonsillectomy recovery forum, everyone’s experience is unique. There are many factors that influence the level of pain you experience, as well as the length of time required during recovery. The method, and skill of your surgeon can have an affect, but there are also many things within your control that will reduce pain and recovery time. I’ve tried to include as many helpful tips as possible within the pages of this online resource. Tonsillectomy recovery can be pretty rough, especially if you are unlucky enough to be an adult! It takes longer for an adult to recover from most things. Tonsillectomy is no exception. There are many things you can do to make it go more smoothly. I’ve published numerous tips here on various pages. I encourage you to read up BEFORE you are in the throws of tonsillectomy recovery.
Talk with your doctor, friends, family, and work as you prepare. You are not alone in this. Like you and like me, many others are facing or have faced a tonsillectomy recovery. I created this forum for you. The community of adults or parents of patients will amaze you and warm your heart. I read these comments every day and every day I am humbled by everyone’s story and their compassion for others in the midst of recovery, or the anxiety that often precedes a tonsillectomy. Please join in. Hundreds of other people, perhaps in your same situation, have shared their wisdom, concerns, tips, and questions about tonsillectomy, as well as their tonsillectomy recovery.
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I have smoked for years this had created severe infected tonsils . Growing up in BC. The salty sea air must have prevented me from ever having strep or any bad throat problems.Upon moving to Ontario I’ve had strep 5 times in two years.Last time I just could not bare it .So I was into getting them out when the ENT dr recommended It. now not so happy it is day 07 and i can get down some boost/ensure it is helping having some nutrician but painful to say the least .like having a wound and pouring Tabasco on it . Water is smooth now it does not burn I’m 35 and have two kIds so it is very hard to relax .Now the worst part is at night and I the mornings, i use Ice pack on the spot .
Day by day it gets a little better one more week and I hope the pain will be done. I stopped taking the liquid codeine the forth day it wasn’t helping I take liquid Tylenol when it hurts to much,and have finished my antibiotics as well . This is more severe than any other surgery I’ve had and I think if I had done more research I may not have had it done.Because I’m in Ontario the drs are eager to make money,so in a way they prey on the weak.if you pay for it your self you may do a lot more research . Good luck and think about a positive outcome, o yeah try not to sneeze it kills.
So happy to hear of your news, Susan. And those about the applesauce…that was my overall favorite throughout the days. It’s cool, easy and mild. Doesn’t leave a horrible after taste like mashed taters and soup, in my opinion. I’m on day 10 (surgery aug 7), and one of the must difficult things had beenmissing out on my coffee. I’m celebrating this morning of day 10 with a coffee…one ice cube to make warm along with honey and cinnamon…heaven! I truly believe this could speed up the remainder of my recovery 🙂 any other good coffee tips from you other coffee addicts?
28 yo female, 10 days post op
I’m hoping my ice maker will be sufficient enough!
I hope you’re doing okay, get well soon!
Im a 24 year old female on 8/14/12 I had my tonsilectomy. Weeks before my surgery I had research what to have at home And other adults experiences. I can say I almost backed out from having my surgery just because mostly all of adults recovery were painful. I become scared but I kept in mind most ppl blog on bad experience than good ones.
So I am here to let others know everyone is different but I believe if you take the proper precautions you will be okay. Right after my surgery when I was allowed to drink water I started drinking away it was tough to swallow but not too bad were you feel pain. I also had lots of ice and Popsicles. I didn’t need my pain meds helped me be alert to keep drinking water to keep my thoart moist only because if I dont it feels rough n dry lil pain. Feels much better to drink and have Popsicles. Swallowing my be difficult but it is a MUST!
I kept my ice pack around my thoart all day and night. Im on day 2 till no need for pain meds I believe the key is to drink lots and lots of water.
Wow u rock. Keep up the good work. Everything is individual That’s what folks reading this pre surgery need to keep in mind. I got obsessed with keeping throat clean and moist. Have a saline wound spray I use as well as listerine and just plain gargling water. And brushing teeth lots. I use cepacol spray and lozenges with rx. But the honeymoon was over last night and I got as sore as anything I have experienced yet. Doggies. It hurt. Lots. So just drugged up enough to sleep and it’s better today but have stayed Meds as prescribed. Today is day six do am probably on the downhill side. Sorry to grouse. You friends in common truly are my lifeline and I feel like we should exchange Christmas cards. Or e mail. Suzzpo@yahoo.com
It’s day 12 for me I’m still having pain, but not major pain. The major pain began to ease up on day nine. The issue I am having is my sense of taste is all jacked up. Nothing taste the same especially sweets. The more I eat the less I taste what I’m eating. Hopefully my sense of taste returns soon.