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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My 8 yr old daughter had a tonsillectomy December 27th. Today is her post op day 9. She’s clearing her throat a lot but did not wake up in tears from the pain today and is able to eat soft burritos with cheese and Mexican rice with cheese. (It’s not spicy). She still has trouble talking and opening her mouth all the way. 2 days ago she was in the ER due to dehydration and she’s came a long way since then. This has been pure hell for her.
I am at the end of day 9 and think that so far I am probably doing exceptionally well. However, today was the first day that I was around people in a social situation where I felt I had to talk alot and I think I may have over done it (football game on tv)! Has anyone had anything problems after talking too much? I don’t recall there being anything about talking too much in my post op info after the first few days? Just wondering.
I have the same thing, if I talk too much, my throat starts swelling and it starts stinging… if you are quiet for a while again, the swelling goes down 🙂
Day 9:
Woo hoo! One more day!
I think I’m pretty much recovered. I have no serious pain, and hardly any of the post-op side effects still remain. And no more tonsil stones!
I think what helped me is that I only followed my liquid diet rules for the first three days. On day four, I ate McDonald’s. I’ve heard that in other countries doctors tell their patients to eat normally because it heals the throat quicker, and HEY, I think they’re onto something.
The majority of my scabs are also gone. There’s only two little dots on each side in the very back of my throat; barely visible.
One more day and I can finally say I’ll be fully recovered!
I remember my ENT coming in just before the drugs kicked in and I passed out. I had read many of the experiences here previously. I said to him: “This is really gonna suck isn’t it?” . He gave me a sheepish grin and nodded in affirmation.
Mind you I had biopsies taken from my tongue, nasopharynx and a laryngoscopy in addition to the tonsillectomy. The first couple days were fine. Uncomfortable but fine. Days 4 through 9 (today) have been difficult. The pain in unreal if I’m not on my meds. I have some good stuff (hydrocodone) and it’s 4 tsp every 4 hours. At hour 3 (I’m there now), I feel the pain start in the back of my throat and tongue. By hour four I’m standing at the sink, measuring spoon in hand ~lol~
If I sleep past 4 hours I awaken in agony. From what I’m reading here, the extreme pain I’m experiencing is not unusual. I’m tired. Tired of the pain, tired of not eating, tired of feeling this way. I WANT A PIZZA with sausage, mushrooms, black olives and peppers, a bottle of hot sauce and a cold beer!
On the bright side, this is all taking place during the holidays so I’m not missing much work. I did go to work Wednesday through Friday and while it was uncomfortable at times, it was much better than sitting at home. I make a living with my voice. I speak to customers on the phone and I work part time as a guitarist/singer. Speaking has been difficult but manageable, however, the part time singing work has come to a screeching halt. I had to cancel a gig on Jan 4th and 18th and I’m not booking anything for the next few months as I will be starting treatment for cancer (head and neck). My goal is to be ready to go come the Spring as April through November is the season for me concerning music.
I’m thankful for this site and having a place to vent ~lol~ As much as I know it sucks for everyone going through this, it’s comforting to know I’m not alone.
Today is my day 10, and I’m right there with you. I’ve been coughing my head off for several days now and have even woke my husband up at night while coughing in my sleep. Yesterday I did manage to bring up some mucus and it was nasty looking (thick opaque dark green / brown and smelled bad). Hubby seems to think its a throat tickle. Can’t get across to him it’s in my chest.
My ears are also super sensitive and tender. I never thought of the hat, that’s a great ordeal!
I’m still on pain Meds ever 4 hours and take the full dose ( 10 ml roxicet). If I don’t I’m in extreme pain! My diet is still mainly liquids with a few soft things ( mashed potatoes and soup). I can talk a little sometimes, but it is a huge strain and I sound def, things just don’t come out right.
I’ve decided if the cough isnt better by Monday, I’m gonna go see my primary sincey surgeon is 2 hours away. I would rather be safe than sorry, and my family has a history of respiratory problems (pneumonia is common after surgery),
Maybe u should see your dr about that cough as well. Hope you feel better soon!
Try some of the old fashioned Horehound Candies. Made from an herb and loaded with Vitamins. My throat was so sore and itchy yesterday I felt like I was going to die and then I remembered I had these candies that my friend bought me in the house. Alleluia, Praise The Lord they really helped with the itchy and sore parts of this recovery. They don’t burn and it really feels good to suck on them.
My 8 yr old daughter had a tonsillectomy December 27th. Today is her post op day 9. She’s clearing her throat a lot but did not wake up in tears from the pain today and is able to eat soft burritos with cheese and Mexican rice with cheese. (It’s not spicy). She still has trouble talking and opening her mouth all the way. 2 days ago she was in the ER due to dehydration and she’s came a long way since then. This has been pure hell for her.
I am at the end of day 9 and think that so far I am probably doing exceptionally well. However, today was the first day that I was around people in a social situation where I felt I had to talk alot and I think I may have over done it (football game on tv)! Has anyone had anything problems after talking too much? I don’t recall there being anything about talking too much in my post op info after the first few days? Just wondering.
I have the same thing, if I talk too much, my throat starts swelling and it starts stinging… if you are quiet for a while again, the swelling goes down 🙂
Day 9:
Woo hoo! One more day!
I think I’m pretty much recovered. I have no serious pain, and hardly any of the post-op side effects still remain. And no more tonsil stones!
I think what helped me is that I only followed my liquid diet rules for the first three days. On day four, I ate McDonald’s. I’ve heard that in other countries doctors tell their patients to eat normally because it heals the throat quicker, and HEY, I think they’re onto something.
The majority of my scabs are also gone. There’s only two little dots on each side in the very back of my throat; barely visible.
One more day and I can finally say I’ll be fully recovered!
December 29th, Day 9. Surgery on the 21st. 53yo:
I remember my ENT coming in just before the drugs kicked in and I passed out. I had read many of the experiences here previously. I said to him: “This is really gonna suck isn’t it?” . He gave me a sheepish grin and nodded in affirmation.
Mind you I had biopsies taken from my tongue, nasopharynx and a laryngoscopy in addition to the tonsillectomy. The first couple days were fine. Uncomfortable but fine. Days 4 through 9 (today) have been difficult. The pain in unreal if I’m not on my meds. I have some good stuff (hydrocodone) and it’s 4 tsp every 4 hours. At hour 3 (I’m there now), I feel the pain start in the back of my throat and tongue. By hour four I’m standing at the sink, measuring spoon in hand ~lol~
If I sleep past 4 hours I awaken in agony. From what I’m reading here, the extreme pain I’m experiencing is not unusual. I’m tired. Tired of the pain, tired of not eating, tired of feeling this way. I WANT A PIZZA with sausage, mushrooms, black olives and peppers, a bottle of hot sauce and a cold beer!
On the bright side, this is all taking place during the holidays so I’m not missing much work. I did go to work Wednesday through Friday and while it was uncomfortable at times, it was much better than sitting at home. I make a living with my voice. I speak to customers on the phone and I work part time as a guitarist/singer. Speaking has been difficult but manageable, however, the part time singing work has come to a screeching halt. I had to cancel a gig on Jan 4th and 18th and I’m not booking anything for the next few months as I will be starting treatment for cancer (head and neck). My goal is to be ready to go come the Spring as April through November is the season for me concerning music.
I’m thankful for this site and having a place to vent ~lol~ As much as I know it sucks for everyone going through this, it’s comforting to know I’m not alone.
mark, i wish you the best of luck and that you have a speedy recovery, and may the angels keep you safe and your cancer goes away… 🙂 <3
Mark,
Good luck with your cancer treatments, I know pushing your music to the side must be tough, but it will be even better upon your healthy return!
Today is my day 10, and I’m right there with you. I’ve been coughing my head off for several days now and have even woke my husband up at night while coughing in my sleep. Yesterday I did manage to bring up some mucus and it was nasty looking (thick opaque dark green / brown and smelled bad). Hubby seems to think its a throat tickle. Can’t get across to him it’s in my chest.
My ears are also super sensitive and tender. I never thought of the hat, that’s a great ordeal!
I’m still on pain Meds ever 4 hours and take the full dose ( 10 ml roxicet). If I don’t I’m in extreme pain! My diet is still mainly liquids with a few soft things ( mashed potatoes and soup). I can talk a little sometimes, but it is a huge strain and I sound def, things just don’t come out right.
I’ve decided if the cough isnt better by Monday, I’m gonna go see my primary sincey surgeon is 2 hours away. I would rather be safe than sorry, and my family has a history of respiratory problems (pneumonia is common after surgery),
Maybe u should see your dr about that cough as well. Hope you feel better soon!
Try some of the old fashioned Horehound Candies. Made from an herb and loaded with Vitamins. My throat was so sore and itchy yesterday I felt like I was going to die and then I remembered I had these candies that my friend bought me in the house. Alleluia, Praise The Lord they really helped with the itchy and sore parts of this recovery. They don’t burn and it really feels good to suck on them.