tonsillectomy - anybody have post-op vommiting?

waddo · Newbie Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

hi, i'm 22 years old and have been suffering from sore throats and tonsil stones for a while now. my tonsils have always been pritty huge and i'm now totally fed-up of them. i've got a consultation at ENT clinic next month to see if i'm a candidate for a tonsillectomy.

i was wondering if anybody has suffered from post-op vomiting after their tonsillectomy? i had a nasty experience when i was v young after having my adenoids removed where i chucked up a whole lot of blood. i really don't fancy having the same thing happen to me again!

i have been under aneasthetic 4 times before and have felt fine after all the other occasions, so i assume i'm not allergic to the aneasthetic.

i would be grateful for people to share any positive/negative experiences!

VICTUSVITA · Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 16 Location: colorado

The only reason you'd be vomitting blood would be if the tonsil sockets continued to bleed after the surgery... but with modern medicine they are usually able to cauterize it (burn) which stops bleeding instantly. Just remember not to force any large or hard pieces of food down your throat during recovery.

take care
The Guru

tonsillectomy - anybody have post-op vommiting?

LIFEFORM SOCIAL COMMUNITY NETWORK