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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Just had surgery today. Uvula is swollen. Horrible pain. Drinking alot no matter what. Will try to keep you all posted.
Had surgery yesterday (April 17th) and so far so good : ) Going to this website prior to the surgery really helped prepare me for what to expect. The ice pack on my throat has been the best advice! My doctor suggested Cepacol lozenges and my husband got me the “Cepacol Sensations Hydra” kind and these are a lifesaver. I normally let one melt on the roof of my mouth and it not only gets rid of the medicine aftertaste : ) but it numbs my mouth/throat as well. Good luck to those of you recovering from or preparing for surgery.
Doing the same. Cepacol is a god send
Hello! I’m on day 4 of my recovery. I’m 29 years old and had my surgery on Monday the 15th of April. I feel pretty good I’m not having horrible pain like the first day of surgery. I take my liquid pain medication as directed and put an ice pack on my neck. It is a little painful to swallow and speak. But I do feel like I have a ball of phlegm stuck to the back of my throat, which is nasty. Also, when I swallow my ears are very painful and it is hard to hear. Thank you for having this site, I felt better knowing what to expect after surgery.
Yes he did use the coblation method. Glad to help as I was scared to death from all of the horror stories I’d heard. I’m back to eating normal finally after less than 3 weeks. I think the type of procedure makes a huge difference. Best of luck!
I’m 31 and Had tonsils removed march 27th, First 2 days were ok. Day 3 and 4 had bad sore throat (but only like when I had strep) could not sleep at all (only 2 hours a night) for the first 7 days. Day 5 was starting to get better. Day 6 was eating pancakes with lots of syrup (was painful swallowing but not the worst ever). Day 8 I was eating soft shell tacos with pain but bearable. Day 11 woke up and cleared throat of mucus and small scab came out. That night ate full meatloaf dinner and have been eating normal ever since. Only thing I had was my saliva was thick the first 7 days as well, but I found it thinned when I ate whatever I could (soup, scrambled eggs, Mac and cheese). Went back to work on day 13. Yawning is the only pain I have now.