Tonsillectomy and Recovery- Lori’s Story I am 47 years old and had a tonsillectomy November 16th. I wanted to thank everyone for posting their stories as it really helped me prepare. I expected the worse based on my age, but was pleasantly surprised that it was not nearly as bad as I thought. The day… Continue reading Tonsillectomy at age 47
Tag: recovery
Lori’s Story -Tonsillectomy and Recovery
On November 17th, I had my tonsils out due to tonsil stones that I had been dealing with for almost 20 years. I am a 51 year old female, mother of 2 adult girls and 1 tween girl. Today is day 7 post tonsillectomy. I came across this website searching for information about pain levels… Continue reading Lori’s Story -Tonsillectomy and Recovery
Erin’s Tonsillectomy Tips and Advice
Hello. I’m a 30 yr old female in the US. I have always had slightly enlarged tonsils, but in early August of this year, found myself for nearly 2 months with multiple bouts of tonsillitis requiring antibiotics and lots of crying, feeling that I would never recover! I finally did, but one tonsil remained enlarged,… Continue reading Erin’s Tonsillectomy Tips and Advice
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
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
Children’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
Geneva’s Child Tonsillectomy Story Monday Jan.23.2017 my son, 12 and daughter 10 had Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy. I read this and other articles multiple times and took notes. Little nervous for them, a few years back one of their older sisters didn’t have the best recovery, she was also 12. So we went in, all was… Continue reading Children’s Tonsillectomy Recovery
Tonsillectomy Meme
Not for the Faint of Heart- Adult Tonsillectomy Recovery Now I know you kids are probably sayin’, “I’m gonna go out there and grab a shooting star and PUT IT IN MY POCKET!.” Well I’m here to tell ya, what you’re going to find out, as you go out there, is that you’re not going… Continue reading Tonsillectomy Meme
Top Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery
Krissy’s Tips for a Better Recovery Hey guys! Thought i’d also share a few tips that are helping me through. I am from the UK so hopefully we have the same meds (just different brands). Remember everyone’s pain tolerance is difference, just because someone recovered more easily than you doesn’t mean you should be a… Continue reading Top Tips for Tonsillectomy Recovery
Tips for Tonsillectomy From Sydney
Sydney’s Tonsillectomy Tips Read about other people’s experience with tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy I got zofran and I haven’t thrown up since! Thank the lords. Day 6 morning was horrible. I couldn’t help but just sob because I was just so tired of feeling like crap all the time and wanted to give up. It doesn’t… Continue reading Tips for Tonsillectomy From Sydney
Vincent’s Tonsillectomy Recovery in the UK
Tonsillectomy Recovery in the UK Day by Day I have no idea how to start this off, but I’ll introduce myself. I’m Vincent, 21 and from the UK. I has my tonsillectomy on the 9th of June 2016. I decided to get a tonsillectomy due to having tonsillitis/throat infections/strep throat every month for the last… Continue reading Vincent’s Tonsillectomy Recovery in the UK