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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It was exactly 14 days for me. I literally woke up on the 14th day and it was like nothing had happened. It was freakish. I went to the ENT the next day and he said “Yup – cookie cutter recovery.” I remember he had told me that it would take 14 days. The fact he’s been doing these for @ 40 years, probably means he knows what he’s talking about.
At the 2 week mark I still wasn’t ready for work. I was 36 at the time and in very good shape. My recovery was average- nothing emergent, average pain and discomfort. I think a week off is incredibly unrealistic. I remember wanting to die on Day 8. It wasn’t until after the 2 week mark that I even began to feel slightly human again.
I would say 2 weeks wud b gud, but I had an easy recovery. I was thankful to God for helping me through it. I cud have went back after just one week, Iam a custodian, but I took the entire 2 weeks. Im tahnkful I did, cuz the extra time to rest is essential! good luck and God bless!!
45/female. I am two weeks out and returning to work today. I would rate myself as having an average recovery – not as painful as some, but worse than some others. I am stunned at anyone that is able to go back to work in one week. You must have super powers! :-). I would say minimum recovery is two weeks. If at all possible, request two weeks off from work and have help during the first week for sure.
This site got me through my recovery. No doubt about that. It’s been a true Godsend! 🙂
Mine also told me a week, I needed 2 had to make addtional plans for the second week, even a bit sore going back at week 3 .