Having surgery for Tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy and septoplasty all at ONCE, RECOVERY TIME PLEA

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I am having all three procedures done the 23 of this month which is in one week and I am looking to see if anyone else as had all three done at the same time and how much pain and time for recovery am I in for. Am scared to death, I have read alot of Blogs on just the Tonsillectomy and the pain with it and not being able to breath and am thinking that I am having all three at once, WOW what have I got myself into, Please give me some advice to make this easier ! Thanks

threedwoman · Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 25

First of all, I don't know why you would have your adenoids still, they told me adults don't have them as they disappear as you get older, so, what ws that other procedure? You will recover fine, it is a process and you will feel bad for a while, no doubt, but if you have been as sick as I was with the tonsils, this won't compare, when it is all over you will be glad,atleast I was! I don't know your situation but any surgery is detailed and requires a positive outlook and you need peace that you are doing the right thing in the first place, and expect to come out of it on top. my regards and prayers of course! Everyone is different and have diffrent pain levels and needs just be sure you have some help the first few days and ice chips, or warm stuff (unusual)like i did--it worked better for me, warm not hot! Sleep it off and swallow alot and dont' get dehydrated or you will get thrush like I did and that is soooo miserable! So listen to your body and it will tell you what it needs to recover quickly!

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I would like to know how it went for you. I had septoplasty last year and am having tonsillectomy next week (3/21/07) and can't imagine doing them together. Considering your nose is packed for 4 days and you literally cannot breathe through it, it leaves your throat being the main source of air! That might frighten me. When my nose was packed, my husband popped popcorn about 20 feet away, and if I hadn't HEARD it, I never would have believed it - NO smell due to the tight gauze! Keep us posted.

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it aint that bad worst of it is havin not being able to smoke cigs. but i juss gunna use it as an oppertunity to quiiit
but i only got my tonsils taken out its a piss off cant talk the greatest im only 3 days in after surgery tho
BUT straiiiit up its all on ur body an hsit

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Hi, my husband is day 5 post-op after UPPP, Tonsillectomy and Nose too (can't think of the name). Still in heaps of pain, especially at night and in the morning. I can recommend an ice pack wrapped in something for the throat, that seems to help. Also, the only 'food' he can swallow is liquid, such as an egg nogg or egg flip as we call it. He was very ill after the morphene on day 2 and the vomiting led to nose bleeds and throat pain. Hopefully it'll improve soon. I also recommend some form of throat anaesthetic spray to get you through in between the meds.

krammars · Newbie Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

DONT DO IT! Split them up. You are asking for trouble if you think you can breathe through a healing throat. Recovery from one is difficult enough. My doctor advised me to split the two I had a successful recovery from the septo 6 weeks ago & toady is day 1 without tonsils. I feel like I gave myself a much better road to recovery.

yeoyeo01 · Newbie Joined: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 1

hello all. i too am 3 weeks post-op (done 06/04/07) from a combined septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and turbinate reduction. i had these done due to chronic sinus infections and suspected obstructive sleep apnea. mine was done as out patient under general anestesia. i must say the worst part of the actual healing was the throat pain...i actually am still having some. the pain from my throat could be felt in both my ears and all my teeth and both jaw sockets, which surprised me. unlike most of posts ive read, i was actually able to breath through my nose throughout recovery. i had plastic straws holding my septum straight rather than gauze packing. unfortunately, like most of the other patients, having the splints removed was the absolute worst pain i have ever felt in my life. it quite literally felt like the Dr. was trying to pull my eyeballs out through my nostrils...way WAY worse than child birth! despite the pain, i did lose about 8 lbs post-op, and i am sleeping and breathing much better than i ever have in my life. energy level is improving every day! glad i had it done.

samjojer · Newbie Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

I had both done on the 18th. it was absolute hell, i'm skinny as it is and i lost eight pounds from not being able to eat anything. i was in so much pain and couldn't talk at all so the mom called my doctor's office and the nurse was super helpful. she said to chew gum right when you wake up (mornings and nights were the worst), then eat an otterpop (flavor-ice to all you midwest people) to numb my throat, eat peanut butter on white bread, then lots of fluids. the gum really helped, it hurts at first, but relaxes your throat. the pain you experience is due to muscle spasms where your tonsils used to be. it may hurt a bit to chew and swallow the pb bread, but it excersises your throat and fills you up. and finally, you need to drink a lot. you won't want to drink or eat but its very important that you do. if your throat is under used and dry, your scabs may fall off in large pieces leading to bleeding. if this happens, you will need to go back into surgery and start all over. which would be bad. if you do this, you will wake up one morning feeling FABULOUS. as far as the septoplasty goes, it was a piece of cake, my throat hurt way to much to mind my nose. but when they took the splints out.. oh my god. it felt like birthing a small child through my face. it hurt so bad. but you can breath afterwards! hooray! and of course, all this misery and discomfort was worth it. i will be able to breath normally for the rest of my life and no more snoring!!

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I had all three done, at the same time two weeks ago today and I am STILL DRAGGING. I go to see my ENT in two days. I am still having a lot of facial pain radiating to my ears...pain and difficulty with swallowing...right side of my throat is far worse than left. My voice is still congested and I have pain with talking. I haven't slept through the night without waking up due to the pain since. Usually get up, take a Lortab, hot pad my neck, and drink warm fluids. So...end up sleeping half the day away. No energy. Is all of this "normal?" Should I be concerned? I really DO have an extremely high pain tolerance but this is kicking my butt!

I am starting to freak out a bit...ok... a lot. I am a teacher and have to go back to work in 4 weeks. Also, headed on an amusement/water park family vacation in 4 days. Will I be fully recovered in another month? Expecting too much to go (and have fun) on vacation?

Thanks for any input!

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I too am having all three of these surgeries done on the 23rd of June. I am scared to death. I know it is the only option and I am looking forward to being able to breathe but all this is terrifying to me. I knew it was going to be very painful but I didnt know about the removal of the splints! That really sounds bad. All the talk about the scabs and bleeding is really freaking me out. It is a week away and I am so nervous. I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery is quick as I do mine.

Having surgery for Tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy and septoplasty all at ONCE, RECOVERY TIME PLEA

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