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 had my tonsils taken out 4 days ago
day 1 not that bad still hurt but mehh
day 2 was brutal especially night i was up until 4 AM with headaches and jaw pains
day 3 was surprisingly easier not as easy as day 1 but deffinatley not as bad as day2
somebody please tell me what to expect and when i can swallow without discomfert
I am 52 years old and had my tonsils out three weeks ago yesterday. I had chronic inflammation in the part of the tonsil that meets your throat so it could not be seen by looking at it. The left side was much worse than the right. The pathology came back as chronic inflammation and infection. My uvula was also reduced during my surgery. It was painful and unfortunately I didn’t tolerate the pain meds too well. I was awake 24/7 for six days and got dehydrated because I couldn’t make myself get the fluids down…day 3-5 were much worse than the day of surgery or the day after. On the Doctor’s instruction I went to the ER, got an IV drip to re-hydrate, a shot of steroids (VERY helpful) and two injections of morphine. I still didn’t sleep but that got me over the hump. All that said, I’m functioning just fine and working but my throat is still pretty sore, especially on the left side, and feels like a mini balloon/swollen area deep in my throat when I swallow. I’m feeling like I won’t be healed for a least two to three more weeks. I hope it’s not that long but I have to travel for work and I don’t think that’s helping the healing process….and, of course, my age plays a role I’m sure.
Had tonsils and uvula out April 1 2013. 2 weeks before surgery I started taking arnica montana for swelling and brusing to help with healing, because I heard the pain from this surgery would be really bad. I will also continue arnica for 2 more weeks after surgery. I feel like I had a really bad sore throat, and when I swallowed it felt funny. I’m sleeping in a reclinging chair and I had a humidifier in my bedroom. I’ve had worse pain. and discomfort in other surgeries. Take your pain medicine eat lots of icees and soft foods, rest and drink lots of water you will get through it! I started taking tylenol april 7th today april 9th I’m moving arround more and Iam feeling better my throat will probably feel funny for a few more weeks. Good Luck! It sounds worse then it is.
My dad told me that he had his removed in his 20s and assured me that he was back at work the next day
HA!!!!
Bullshit.
Bull!! I’m 29 and had my tonsils removed Friday the 5th! It’s hard to swallow, I wanna see what it looks like in the back of my throat, but can’t cause my mouth won’t open and my tongue is swollen:( my own spit is hard to swallow so I spit alot to save the pain of having to swallow so much! I have to sleep sitting up if not I feel like imma choke on my uvula or my tongue! Another weird thing is: when I drink or eat anything it’s like it’s trying to come outta my nose?? How can I avoid this:( my pain level is bout a 3-4 today!
Sounds like something my Dad would say too lol
I had mine taken out on the 27th, I must say I didn’t know the meaning of pain till I came home. The pain is so horrible that I can’t sleep at night. Went back to the emergency room for a shot and they are much better.