I had my tonsils and adenoids out on August 31st, 2018. I’m 23 years old. Here is my experience: First off, the reason why I had to have my tonsils out was for obstructive sleep apnea and my tonsils had been enlarged my whole life. Removing my adenoids was an extra bonus, I suppose. I… Continue reading Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Photo Journal Tonsillectomy Recovery
This photo journal was submitted from a reader Healing After Tonsil Removal
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
Tonsillectomy in the Bahamas
29 years Female -Caribbean (The Bahamas) hello Thank you so much for putting togther this forum;it has been so helpful. However i wish I had discovered this before my tonsillectomy to be better prepare. When I first decided to do it and in speaking with my ENT he advised that would spent one night in… Continue reading Tonsillectomy in the Bahamas
Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis
Hey y’all! I’m a 25 year old female who is finally on day 11 post-op! I decided to get my tonsils out due to very swollen tonsils from constant tonsillitis & those awful tonsil stones! I NEVER thought I was going to get to this point. Whenever I was super miserable, I would get on… Continue reading Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis
Tips For Tonsillectomy
My tonsillectomy story – not that bad, but tough at times. Surgery Day: woke up after my surgery and ate a cheese sandwich and drank lots of water whilst at hospital. I tried a cup of tea, but I felt sick from anaesthetic and had to quickly ask for anti sickness tablet which nurse gave… Continue reading Tips For Tonsillectomy
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
Tonsillectomy With Diabetes Type 2
Sense of Taste After Tonsillectomy Hello, I’m from Greece and I’m male, 49. I had a tonsillectomy at 28 September 2016. The operation went well but I had a lot of pain for 20 days and swollen tissues especially the uvula and a tissue on the right of it, where I had the bigger tonsil.… Continue reading Tonsillectomy With Diabetes Type 2
Daily Tonsillectomy Recovery
Chelsea’s Tonsillectomy Recovery Story I am a 21 year old female who got her tonsils and adenoids taken out on January 11, 2017. Day 1 (surgery day) I woke up from surgery at 9:30 AM with minimal pain, felt like a sore throat. I ate a cup of applesauce and drank 2 cups of apple… Continue reading Daily Tonsillectomy Recovery