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Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Tonsils and adenoids catch incoming germs which cause infections. Discuss topics like tonsillitis, quinsy, tonsil stones (tonsilloliths), dysphagia, halitosis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy, adenoiditis), and adenoidectomy on this forum.

How long after tonsilectomy can I do everyday things ie. drive, housework, look after my children?

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I am due to have and adenotonsilectomy on 5th Feb, I am a 35yr old sole parent to two boys and have my mother coming to stay with us for a couple of days after my operation. After reading earlier posts, I am a little worried that I won't be able to cope with everyday life after just a couple of...

by User avatar was102703

Day six of tonsilectimy!!!

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Hi guys, Im eighteen years old and am on day six of my surgery. Here i was thinking this would be a piece of cake, within a couple days I would be good to go. On day two, weirdly I was really good. I hate eggs, toast, banana bread, and noodles haha. BUT than it went on downhill after that. My diet...

by User avatar nmason76978

I\'m having my tonsils removed

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So I'm having my tonsils removed on Tuesday at 8am sharp. I'm really nervous, somewhat more or less after reading all these posts. I think I just have really bad anxiety though. Like, I'm nervously thinking that they're going to accidenally rip out my vocal box and I'll never be able to talk again....

by User avatar jailbreakbutler102436

some tonsilectomy tips

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Hey guys, Im on day 3 post op. And im 19. I feel like im dying too. I feel better today then I have so far - but the doctor told me it will get better before it gets worse then better for good. A great trick ive discovered with crushing pain meds - crush them on a spoon and pour honey on the...

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how can i smoke a cigerette after a tonsilectomy

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%-) does any one know how i can smoke a cigerette after a tonsilectomy cause im grumpy and need a cigerette very bad can u smoke a cigerette through the noseor how can u smoke a cigerette i just had my tonsiles tooken out yesterday and it suck does any one know how i can smoke a cigerette if so...

by User avatar deanko

Tonsil surgery recovery tips

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My daughter had her tonsils out 5 days ago and is now at the icky, painful stage of recovery. I have tried a lot of things but what works BEST is for her to get in to a steamy shower right and stay there till the hot water runs out. I have her get in right when she wakes up. That alleviated MUCH of...

by User avatar stacirae101954

Adult Tonsillectomy recovery

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Hi, I am 20 years old and needed a tonsillectomy. It was awful and at the time I regretted having it done. But I am 7 months post op and have no gotten a soar throat once. I used to get strep every couple weeks during the winter. However, the recovery is terrible. The first day was the...

by User avatar Guest

My tounge has some pimples

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i have clusters of pimples or warts on my tounge what is this?Code:

by User avatar brendac68

My Tonsillectomy Experience Thus Far

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I am a 21 year old female and I had my tonsillectomy done on Thursday, 1/08/09. That makes today my 5th day. So far, I have eaten maybe a total of 5 bites of food, and drank lots and lots of water. I only weigh 120 pounds to begin (at 5' 9") with and have already lost close to 6 pounds. I need...

by User avatar Guest

flying after a tonsilectomy

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My son is to have a tonsillectomy and grommets put in his ears. Was just wondering if anyone knew how long it will be before its recommended that he should fly. I know its roughly two weeks to let the throat heal. thanks for any info!

by User avatar Guest