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libra0122
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 Posted: 02/22/08 - 15:40 Post subject: Tonsillectomy recovery experience |
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I thought that I would share my Tonsillectomy recovery experience since I learned a lot of great information on this board before my surgery.
I had my tonsils removed yesterday at about 3:30pm. It is about 22 hours later and things are going alright. The night was rough in that I couldn't sleep. I am taking pain killers every 3 hours - along with tylenol, antibiotics, nausea pills. I have been pretty cold and shaky as well - and had some "crazy funny" dreams!
Anyway, I have been drinking gatorade and ice water pretty much non-stop. I have iced my neck - all sides - about 30 minutes on/30 off. I have been eating otter pops and had some cream of wheat and mac & cheese today. The slushy ice has been wonderful since my throat is on fire.
Has anyone had the experience of not being able to sleep? I feel tired but just can't seem to settle down. I did try elevating my head as well. I also find that I'm pretty dizzy - is that common as well?
I know i have heard that it might get worse before getting better. I am hoping for better and no worse but will try to update my thread. I will also mention that I have really sensitive hearing today. Not so much pain - just sensitive. |
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libra0122
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| Posted: 02/23/08 - 11:41 Post subject: Day 3 recovery |
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Well, it is just the start of Day 3 of my tonsillectomy recovery. I was able to have some mac and cheese last night, Ensure and SlimFast. I was up a lot again throughout the night. For some reason, I can't sleep even though I thought the medicine would knock me out. It has quite the opposite impact on me. I am still taking pain killers every 3 hours and tylenol every 4. I have continued my ice on my neck as well. My tongue is quite sore today and my teeth.
So, at this point, the things that have really helped me:
1) Continue ice all around the outside of my neck (30 minutes on/30 off). I use the hot/cold packs that are bendable and can take shape around your neck. I keep it on with a ace bandaid
2) Constantly drinking ice cold beverages - water or gatorade has worked for me. Lots and Lots and Lots of ice
3) Keeping a cool mist humidifier in my room - especially at night
4) Staying on top of my medicine - I have the times I take things written out and don't miss a dose (hard to keep straight when you are taking so much)
5) Eating - broth, Ensure, SlimFast, mac and cheese - even a hot dog cut very very tiny. When I eat, I have to follow almost every bite with a drink. I also find that eating an otter pop or popsicle before I eat helps to numb my throat.
6) Not doing a lot...resting and sleeping - with an elevated head - when I can. Also, not talking a lot. When I have attempted to push it, I pay for it later. With the sleeping, I probably don't sleep for more then an hour right now - so that I can be drinking as much as possible.
I will mention that I keep getting the hiccups and burping. I wasn't expecting this and it does hurt but not miserable.
Hope this helps and if there are questions...feel free to post a reply. If you are recovering - I wish you positive thoughts. |
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