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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.

Positive tonsillectomy experience

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Hi all I'm posting my experience after having my tonsils out 2 and a half weeks ago. I'm 21 and had the operation done in Australia. I had recurrent tonsillitis for over 5 years.The procedure was supposed to be a day procedure and go home that afternoon, however I felt nauseous the minute I woke up...

by User avatar Guest

19 year old female. Tonsillectomy recovery.

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Hi, I'm 19 years old. I got my tonsils removed on the 18th of December and now it's been 3 days since my surgery. I'm interested if anyone thought they had a bad experience with this surgery? I read on previous blogs that the 3rd day is the worst day due to inflammation and pain. Although I do...

by User avatar musa_amanda270628

tonsillectomy, the worst of them all

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it all started off by the doc looking at my tonsils an his reaction was "Holy crap, those might be the biggest tonsils i have ever looked at!" im 16 an am on day 5 of the recovery process. the first 2 an a half days i was doing great. i was eating an drinking an laughing an talking. then day 3...

by User avatar itsjusme

tonsillectomy 4 weeks before my 21st birthday

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SO I am 20 and about to have a tonsillectomy in a couple weeks.  I am getting it done over Christmas break because this is the largest break I get during collage until summer.  I was wondering what people reported about drinking wine and beer 4 weeks after the surgery?  It will be my 21st...

by User avatar catearsb266347

Tonsillectomy POSITIVE RECOVERY

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I had my operation on the 9th, it is now the 14th and I am eating a burger and fries from McDonald's as I type this.. I did lots of research before my op and I found that the British way of healing was the route id take. I was told to eat ice chips, Popsicles, I've cream etc. which I did until...

by User avatar Ky

How long will it take me to recover? (tonsillectomy)

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Okay, so, I had a normal tonsillectomy recovery untill day 8. I went to school that day and I guess it was way to rough. My stiches fell off. I thought I was fine until that night. At 12:30am I started violently coughing up and throwing up blood. There was blood everywhere. I woke up my mom . We...

by User avatar sierravida264710

This is the 6th time this year i have had tonsilitis

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I have recently occured tonsilitis again, along with lethargy, headaches and sickness. This has lasted for 3 days and i have had to call in sick to work because of it. This is the 6th time this year i have had tonsilitis, and each time lasting around 2-3 days. I was wondering is there anything i can...

by User avatar BekahD

POST TONSILLECTOMY SURGERY FALL 2012

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Hello all. I would describe myself as a normally healthy 22 year old women. Up until recently I would only have throat issues maybe once year with me visiting the doctor only after tea and honey wouldn't soothe the pain. In December of 2011 I came down with a case of Strep Throat and there the fun...

by User avatar misschynna263334

Post tonsillectomy complications

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15th October This year I had my tonsils removed, I am 16. I was in a lot of pain for few days but then on the 20th I got admitted to hospital because my left side had a huge blood clot that needed to be sorted ASAP. They suctioned that off but another clot underneath it was still there and big (they...

by User avatar Bills

tonsils taken out at age 30.

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im on day 4 of my tonsils being taken out. ive been in pain since the day of the segery when i woke up. my oxygen level went down when i woke up so i pretty much was gasping for air. day 1 to now which is day 4 it still hurts to swallow anything. ive had a fever on and off. the nighttime is...

by User avatar Angelbaby