A collection of various experiences of adult tonsillectomy patients on their ninth day of recovery
From thousands of post comments to the tonsillectomy recovery forum, I have assembled a sampling of various accounts and impressions of tonsillectomy recovery for each day. Below I share comments about tonsillectomy day 9. These comments are taken from tonsillectomy patients who were kind enough to share their experiences to help others as they navigate the bumpy road of tonsillectomy recovery.
Many will experience depression toward the end of of their tonsillectomy recovery.
Depression After Tonsillectomy?
Please feel free to add your own experience with tonsillectomy day 9.
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Tonsillectomy Day 9 : Pain hasn’t changed, but something’s different. I’m going walking-So Day 9 was overall much better than any day so far of this recovery. But the pain came back tonight in force. Urgh. Back to the painkillers and junk TV.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : My throat felt a lot better last night, it was moister and clearer than it has been in a few days. THANK YOU HUMIDIFIER!! The Tylenol I’m slowly easing off of, and the pain is almost gone in my throat. My ears still hurt, but definitely not that bad. I didn’t eat much today because of the panic attacks again, but I kept drinking through them because I know I need to keep a moist throat. I actually went out today!! I went to the mall with my mom which felt very liberating after spending so much time confined to my house. The only semi-new symptom is stinging in my throat. Every time I drink water it stings a lot and I’m not sure why. It could be because it’s healing and still raw; but I’m not really concerned. My dad looked in my throat today and he said almost all of the scabs are gone. He did see a few small red bumps in my throat, but I’m not quite sure what they are (another question to ask my doctor about)! Otherwise I’m feeling okay today.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : day 9 and today I was able to talk a bit without pain. I haven’t napped at all today and am fading fast. It was nice to have friends visit me but also exhausting.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : day 9 (today i feel better again)I had bled quite a bit last night before I went to bed which scared me a lot because it was more than a tablespoon, however I kept rinsing my mouth with ice water and sucking a piece of ice and after 5 minutes it stopped.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : Day 9 – hallelujah… feeling so much better in myself. My throat still feels sore and im still on my meds., but I find I’m not willing for the 4th hour to come to pop more in. It’s also a little easier to talk today (something I have not done for the past 8 day’s and believe me it’s been hard having 2 son’s 5 & 2yrs) I went to the doctors yesterday to make sure thing’s where as they should and all is well.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : Day 9/10 is slightly better than the last couple of days. The white in the back of my throat looks a bit more transparent, so I think it’s slowly sloughing off. There’s a red rim where it used to be. Everything is still sore, but not as bad. However, my right ear and the area behind my right jaw are KILLING me. It feels more like an ear infection than referred ear pain, but my temp is normal, so I’ll wait to bring it up at my post op on Monday
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : first day I’ve spent most of the day alone. No much to report, but that is a good thing. My appetite is returning a little bit. I had some chicken noodle soup last night, and tried some mac n’ cheese for dinner tonight. It was a little painful getting tonight’s dinner down, but not to bad. Pain levels are still about the same. I tried talking in a fairly normal voice for a little bit today, but didn’t maintain it very long, it did get a bit painful. In the interest of tracking my recovery and health i will share the following story. Had my first BM in a week yesterday, was fairly constipated.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 : Day 9 and I am waking with a bit more energy.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 :Day 9: The skies opened, and the angels sang! I felt good! (by good, I mean much better than the previous 8 days, but not “back to normal”) I could eat, with some pain, but actually consumed a breakfast, lunch and dinner. I stopped taking Lortab and haven’t been back. This helped get my head cleared up, and also helped with my extended absence from the bathroom, if ya know what I mean 😉 I was able to do some work (from home) and really started to feel like myself again.
Tonsillectomy Day 9 :Recovery Day 9 (post-op day 10):
I have lost the majority of the scabbing on my right tonsil bed but my left side still have massive scabs. my uvula was so huge it was resting on the back of my tongue but it seems to finally be starting to shrink a bit but when i do talk it makes me sound a bit slurred. Pain today is not nearly as bad as it was during the first 8 days. Was able to eat 2 over easy eggs today
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Day 9 coblation tonsillectomy was good. Just doing Tylenol now. My throat was itchy today so I was scared of coughing. Watermellon gum helped the itch. I read a lot of people saying Dentyne Peppermint gum was good for recovery but for me the mint really hurt like a brain freeze in my throat and the thick gum shell left a hard piece stuck in my mouth. So I advise no Dentyne gum!
Hooray! Every day just keeps getting better and better! Today I had energy to clean my kitchen. I even looked better–had color back in my face and everything! I was feeling so good that I tried pizza and got down to small pieces minus some of the crust. It was heavenly! There is still pain and I get sorer as the Advil wears off, but I can definitely see a light at the end of the tunnel!!
I certainly feel a lot better today than I have on any previous days. Pain still there but not as intense. Ear pain comes and goes and I can get away with drinking a little less than I have been over the last week (though, still constantly drinking). I’m still eating mostly softer mushy foods but I know that if I’m given something tricky that I can chew it down and eventually get it down my throat. There is no way I would have entertained this thought 2 days ago.
Today was my first visit with the ENT post-surgery. He was mostly concerned about checking my nose (septo/turbs). He vaccumed my nose – it was great! I can now breathe pretty clearly out of my nostrils. Joy! I’m sure it won’t last but wow, what a difference! He said that the tonsils were looking pretty good – a few pink bits.
My friend came over and gave me a box of chocolates. I knew I couldn’t eat them but today I couldn’t resist. Big mistake. I think chocolate is definitely a post-recovery option. It’s too sticky and depending on the filling can be really difficult to get down.
Still not sleeping well.
Questions for the community – might have more to do with nose op as well…
How much longer do we need to sleep on an incline? When were you able to lay flat and breathe properly?
What about putting your head below your heart line? How long before you can bend over?
What about having a hot shower? Do you? When did you start? I’m dying for one!
How long is it before you think you are back to normal and not worried about things like bleeding?
Hallelujah today i woke up with barely pain compared the the past 8 days! I just needed water and had soup for breakfast and it hurt a little to eat but later i took Advil for the swelling and i was feeling great! Went to the pool and went for a walk with my sister and had no problems eating a burger hehe just make sure i ate it slowly and chewed it well and drank water in between bites. My jaw pain and ear pain wasnt even noticeable today. My scabs are still slightly transparent white but its still hollow and raw. other than that I feel like my recovery is finally showing light hopefully ill be back at work in a few days or less! My
Morning of Day 9. Woke up with sharp raw pain in throat. Forced eat a couple of ice cubes. Day has just begun. Took pain meds afterwards. Then I noticed a HUGE lump in my throat – mucus-like, what the heck is this? Tried to swallow it, then started coughing. Am glad though that pain at this point is minimal- about 3-4 so I guess pain meds are now working. ‘Lump’ has moved somewhere. I can still feel it there but not sure what to do with it. Updating later. Right now gonna try eat something before the meds stop working :). Still have the bad breath and so frustrating.
Day 9 coblation tonsillectomy was good. Just doing Tylenol now. My throat was itchy today so I was scared of coughing. Watermellon gum helped the itch. I read a lot of people saying Dentyne Peppermint gum was good for recovery but for me the mint really hurt like a brain freeze in my throat and the thick gum shell left a hard piece stuck in my mouth. So I advise no Dentyne gum!
Hooray! Every day just keeps getting better and better! Today I had energy to clean my kitchen. I even looked better–had color back in my face and everything! I was feeling so good that I tried pizza and got down to small pieces minus some of the crust. It was heavenly! There is still pain and I get sorer as the Advil wears off, but I can definitely see a light at the end of the tunnel!!
I certainly feel a lot better today than I have on any previous days. Pain still there but not as intense. Ear pain comes and goes and I can get away with drinking a little less than I have been over the last week (though, still constantly drinking). I’m still eating mostly softer mushy foods but I know that if I’m given something tricky that I can chew it down and eventually get it down my throat. There is no way I would have entertained this thought 2 days ago.
Today was my first visit with the ENT post-surgery. He was mostly concerned about checking my nose (septo/turbs). He vaccumed my nose – it was great! I can now breathe pretty clearly out of my nostrils. Joy! I’m sure it won’t last but wow, what a difference! He said that the tonsils were looking pretty good – a few pink bits.
My friend came over and gave me a box of chocolates. I knew I couldn’t eat them but today I couldn’t resist. Big mistake. I think chocolate is definitely a post-recovery option. It’s too sticky and depending on the filling can be really difficult to get down.
Still not sleeping well.
Questions for the community – might have more to do with nose op as well…
How much longer do we need to sleep on an incline? When were you able to lay flat and breathe properly?
What about putting your head below your heart line? How long before you can bend over?
What about having a hot shower? Do you? When did you start? I’m dying for one!
How long is it before you think you are back to normal and not worried about things like bleeding?
Hallelujah today i woke up with barely pain compared the the past 8 days! I just needed water and had soup for breakfast and it hurt a little to eat but later i took Advil for the swelling and i was feeling great! Went to the pool and went for a walk with my sister and had no problems eating a burger hehe just make sure i ate it slowly and chewed it well and drank water in between bites. My jaw pain and ear pain wasnt even noticeable today. My scabs are still slightly transparent white but its still hollow and raw. other than that I feel like my recovery is finally showing light hopefully ill be back at work in a few days or less! My
Morning of Day 9. Woke up with sharp raw pain in throat. Forced eat a couple of ice cubes. Day has just begun. Took pain meds afterwards. Then I noticed a HUGE lump in my throat – mucus-like, what the heck is this? Tried to swallow it, then started coughing. Am glad though that pain at this point is minimal- about 3-4 so I guess pain meds are now working. ‘Lump’ has moved somewhere. I can still feel it there but not sure what to do with it. Updating later. Right now gonna try eat something before the meds stop working :). Still have the bad breath and so frustrating.