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 Posted: 02/02/08 - 04:34 Post subject: read this |
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| hi had my tonsils removed 21st of jan and can honestly say i would rather have my 2 children again . every one said it was worse as you older im 37 but i didnt take much notice thought i be back working after a few days but its almost 2 weeks now and not a chance i could work.Eating is a nightmare everything tastes like poison on the up side i was 10 stone i am now 9 stone 4 but would still say to anyone expect great dis comfort after this op . |
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marilyngrace
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| Posted: 03/09/08 - 23:14 Post subject: tinsillectomy |
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After many years of suffering chronic tonsillitis & sore throat I had my tonsils & adenoids removed 9/7/07 at the age 0f 48 yrs old. I was warned that it would be a very rough recovery. Here's my advice now for any one who may go through this procedure. DO NOT put it off!! Take a few weeks off & get it done. The first 2 days weren't too bad. I woke up the 3rd day early in the morning in horrible pain. After that I stuck very close to the pain med schedule. I stayed in bed for 2 wks w/ Ice packs around my neck under my chin. This was extremely soothing!!!
Stock your frig with cans of cut peaches in a lite syrup. They go down very easily & cushion your throat on the way. Also stock your freezer with popsicles & vanilla ice cream. Yogurt is good but I tried to keep the dairy products limited. Orange juice will burn all the way down so stay away from acidic juices. Instant oatmeal is easy to fix in the microwave. Stick with foods mild in flavor because your sense of taste may be off for awhile & you may not have much of an appetite. Chewing gum a lot also keeps your throat from drying out. Cepocal has a throat spay & throat lozangers drops that are very soothing. I stocked up on all the supplies for myself a few days before surgery. I also stocked the pantry & freezer with easy meals for family that would have to fend for themselves!!!
After surgery I was given Rx's for a 500 ml. bottle of liquid roxicet for pain, & promethazine for nausea & a steroid. Always take the pain meds after eating to reduce nausea. Roxicet is a narcotic & cannot be called in to the pharmacy by your DR. You must take the written Rx in to the pharmacy. Once it is filled it cannot be refilled. You need another Rx get more. 500ml sounds like a lot but you don't want to run out. I was also given a steroid for 3 days for swelling. It also helps calm your bodies reaction to the surgery. I was put back on it 10 days later for a few more days because I felt like I had the flu. This was extremely helpful. I was able to get out of bed & take a shower. BE SURE to set your alarm to wake you up for the next dose of pain meds. If you do not, you will wake up past the time & be sick with horrible pain.
You must keep drinking & you must eat!!!!!! This is extremely important for recovery. But, do not be impatient with your body. Stay in bed, drink lots & eat what sounds good!!! REST REST REST!!!!!! All winter I have been careful to avoid sick people & I wash my hands a lot. I ware a soft scarf around my neck every time I go out. I keep throat drops with me & a water bottle as well. Since surgery, I tend to get a dry throat.
So don't freak out, just get it done. I'm glad I did...finally!!! I hope this has been helpful! M |
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amandajrenee
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| Posted: 05/22/08 - 19:57 Post subject: tonsils and adenoids removed |
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My 5 year old son had his tonsils and adenoids taken out 2 1/2 weeks ago. The first couple of days were not so bad (I still didn't get much sleep though) but the third and fourth days were horrible for the little guy. It was a constant chore to get food and liquid down him, although it was very important. You have to do whatever it takes to make sure they get enough to drink otherwise they will dehydrate quickly.
On the 11th post surgery, we ended up going to the hospital due to excessive bleeding. It was the scariest thing I've ever endured and do not wish upon my worst enemy. They were talking about med flying him to Children's hospital, blood transfusions, and all kinds of stuff. Luckily, after two hours of the most excruciating pain and torment, everything turned out ok.
I would not recommend this for anyone. It's risk (even with our current technology) is just too high! My little boy almost bled to death over a few sore throats! |
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Gigi_inCT
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| Posted: 05/23/08 - 07:18 Post subject: 3 year old |
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| My 3 year old daughter had her tonsils out on Monday 05/19/08. This week has been very rough. Getting food or liquids in her is nearly impossible. I have to beg her and at times force liquids in to her. I have noticed she has lost some weight and on top of it all the Tylenol w/ Codeine has caused her not have a bowel movement since her surgery. After reading your entry I have an added concern. How did you know your son was bleading excessively? Was there anything that could have caused it?... to my physical activity .. food that my have been too rough to swollow. Any information you could provide would be GREATLY appreciated. I am a basket case. |
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