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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Iam on day nine after tonsillectomy. I feel like am in hell. This procedure is painful for adults wether you are prepared or not. I feel like the pain meds don’t work anymore. Haven’t had any bleeding but the pain is soo intense especially at night and in the morning. I take a lot of fluids but still am in misery. Is there any. Other way to find comfort or to ease the pain. HeeeeeeelPp!!
I know the pain you are feeling. I’m on day 6 and my pain is the worse at night / morning. Best thing that has been working for me is warm tea. (Camomile) I hope you find comfort 🙂
Hie guys. I had mine done on the ninth of Jan God this is the most painful procedure ever!!!!!
If your bleeding you will know it… ice your throat with an ice pack…it worked wonders for me.
I am 42 and had my tonsils and adenoids removed yesterday. Didn’t have much pain until the anesthesia wore off and last night, it hit me. Today, I am in alot of pain, taking Lortab, but it doesn’t take all the pain away. I’ve been drinking alot of ice water. Chicken broth and pudding, already sick of it! I have a humidifier running as well. I’m sure the pain will get even worse before it gets better. This was my only option as I had chronic tonsillitis and tonsil stones, so I am just going to have to deal with this!
I just had my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday. it was hard to swallow but easier if I was laying on my side. ice cold applesauce sippers and ice water helped a lot. the codine burned so I used ice to numb my throat before taking all the medicines. today ive been spitting a lot and Massaging my throat with an ice pack bc its swollen outside. uvula is completely swollen as is my tongue. havent tried Gatorade or juice yet but looking forward to speedy recovery. tgiffriday jack daniel grill commercials are killing me