Tonsillectomy Recovery Photos
Tonsillectomy patients often peer into their throats and wonder, “is this normal?” What they see is never pretty. For some it can be quite disturbing. Since I’ve started the forum, the description of post tonsillectomy throat has been one of the most common discussions. Believe it or not, people send me pictures of their throats all the time. Of course I appreciate it. Here is s series of photos from one tonsillectomy patient from each day of her tonsillectomy recovery. A warning: These tonsillectomy recovery photos may not be for the faint of heart! To enlarge the pictures simply click on the image.
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I just wanted to say that I appreciate the pictures that were posted. I am on day 5 post-op and the doctor had talked about a white cast, but I didn’t know if what I was seeing was the “right” type. I didn’t know what to expect even though it was it was explained. I think I need to stick with softer foods because I realize how sore my throat is after I get done eating. Thanks again for all the info!!
I’m NOW on Day 10 & my scabs look like there all almost off
Do you taste them as they come off or you don’t even notice it coming off?
Hello RW, sorry you’re having such a rough time. Your doctor needs to do more follow up with his patients. Day 8 is still very painful for MANY patients. The white you see is that scabs that formed. They will fall off very soon. There is a little sharp pain associated with this sloughing off, but you are correct. It does get better after that. You’re close. Hang in there. (Thank you for the nice feedback about the site) -Greg
Sorry for the repost. After submitting i realized i didnt check the boxes asking to be notified of responses, as i greatly need input again, sorry for the repost.
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Firstly, I wanted to thank all the contributors to this website. It was quite informative both preop as well as post op. ESP when I freaked out on day 6 when I woke up feeling like death, worse than any previous days post op. I have looked over your site thoroughly even the pictures and I still have one question. When will the white looking stuff leave the back of my throat? My physician will not give me any more pain meds because he said on day 8 I shouldn’t have any pain yet I welcome him to feel the pain I am in right now. As of now chloraceptic is my best friend. Idk if this line of thinking is correct or not but my hopes is when the white stuff leaves my throat it won’t hurt anymore. Please help, any info is greatly appreciated!!
RW
Your dr. Sounds like a yahoo! So day 8 and you should feel better? Thank
God you found this site or you might just worry something is seriously wrong with you! Day 8 was one of the worse days for me. I think your dr. Should review this site! Day 11 still on pain meds. Hope you are feeling better!
Firstly, I wanted to thank all the contributors to this website. It was quite informative both preop as well as post op. ESP when I freaked out on day 6 when I woke up feeling like death, worse than any previous days post op. I have looked over your site thoroughly even the pictures and I still have one question. When will the white looking stuff leave the back of my throat? My physician will not give me any more pain meds because he said on day 8 I shouldn’t have any pain yet I welcome him to feel the pain I am in right now. As of now chloraceptic is my best friend. Idk if this line of thinking is correct or not but my hopes is when the white stuff leaves my throat it won’t hurt anymore. Please help, any info is greatly appreciated!!
RW