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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nov. 8, 2012, yesterday was my day first, and it sucks. i cant even swallow my spit right now and based on most people’s comment, day first thru day third or even fourth should be my least concern. but i know one day all these pain has to come to an end. best of luck
Hi, this is my fifth day after i got my tonsils removed and its quite painfull still. I hear everyone saying that icecream is soothing, but for me its the oposite. Anything with dairy feels like burning. Is this weird?
I have the same issues! My tongue and throat burn so bad!
I had my tonsils out on the 31st October 2012, Today is day six post surgery and im still in loads of pain. Im not sure i would cope without pain killers, i wake up in the middle of the night because of the pain and i realise its because im due a dose. Eating is fine after i have gargled with Voltarol. Speaking is hard and i sound like im being strangled 24/7. Today has been a difficult day, with pain all around my neck and tongue. I found the first 3 days easy because all i did was sleep and i would only wake up to take medicine. Hope i recover soon 🙁
I’m 17 and had my surgery on the 26th. It’s day 4 after the surgery, and the pain is rife as ever. I can barely speak and swallowing is treacherous. I turn 18 the day after tomorrow, needless to say I won’t be going out! My only hope is that the pain calms down a bit. I have found lying down makes the pain more bearable. This is certainly the most painful occurrence in my life to date!
I read quite a lot of the comments on this page before I had it done and most of it terrified me! My op was on the 15th so i’m on day 11 if you include the operation day. People have different pain thresholds, but mine must be pretty good. I’m 20 years old and yes it was painful to eat, uncomfortable but nothing unmanageable. I drank so much ice cold water it numbed the back of my throat and I hear it also prevents bleeding – so I would definitely recommend that. Also Difflam Oral Rinse’s are so good. I’m still in a bit of pain but nothing too bad, basically all the scabs have gone and i’m eating completely normally. I was actually eating normally from day 1 as I was told this prevents bleeding and speeds up the recovery process (I live in the Channel Islands so healthcare practice may be different!) so anyone still struggling or yet to have it done, force yourself to eat normal foods. It hurts but it’s definitely worth it, I’m almost completely healed after 10 days. Good luck all, don’t be scared xxx