Adult Tonsillectomy Recovery Time – a Poll
Tonsillectomy recovery time is unique to each individual- sure. We know that recovery time for adults is longer, and maybe harder, than tonsillectomy recovery time for children. I remember my own son bouncing back in less than a week! My own experience taught me that ten days off from a job that required lots of talking was a bit light. I generally advise two weeks. As I’ve said, most employers will let you come back early. That’s easier than asking for more time after the fact. I’ve read the accounts of thousands of tonsillectomy patients- most of them adults. I’ve learned that the time required varies. I wonder though, how many tonsillectomy patients never really post about their experience. Are you one of those quiet ones lying in the weeds? I’d like to get a better feel for the average adult tonsillectomy recovery time. Please take a moment and share your own experience in recovering from tonsillectomy surgery. You can help us all!
So let me put this out as an informal survey for people who have been through it, to help those planning a tonsillectomy. (It’s also one of the most commonly researched questions by adults considering tonsillectomy.) It’s my hope that we can amass a good sampling of experiences to help guide would-be adult tonsillectomy patients as they plan their family, work, and other obligations,
What is the average recovery time for tonsillectomy in adults? Read my Summary: Tonsillectomy Recovery Time Summary
So, what is it? What is your recommended adult tonsillectomy recovery time?
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I was 25 at the time of the surgery and went back to work on day 13… but I honestly think that was a little soon for me as a teacher (using my voice so much made my throat throb by the end of the day). I had developed thrush, so my recovery was a little longer. I didn’t come all the way off the percocet until about day 11 and experienced withdrawal symtpoms.
At 40 years old, it took me 3 full weeks to feel normal again. I didn’t eat anything but ice pops for 11 days straight. That alone can wear you out.
I had one miserable but bearable week, and one so-so week. I was back to work within two weeks.
Two full weeks.
I had surgery when I was 24 and I had always heard that it was painful to recover when you were older then younger. I was off work Wednesday (day of surgery) thursday, friday, saturday and sunday and then back to work on Monday. I didn’t take the pain medication except the first day. I was also eating potato chips on that friday. Not the smartest but they tasted good while trying to get them down. I was good to go about a week later eating what I wanted and when. It was really a piece of cake for me.