Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Post Op coblation tonsillectomy experience - not terrible!

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I thought I would post a short story for people because I saw so many horror stories. I was really hoping for the worst. I am 27 years old. Since I was young I have had issues with tonsil stones. The first time I found one my family didn't know what it was and we freaked out. I didn't have much of a...

by pkat over a year ago

tonsillectomy recovery and scabs

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I am 17 and today would be day 6 of my recovery. I mean.. it hasn't been too bad for me. At first I tried ice cream. This was a horrible idea because of it being a dairy product. For anyone trying to eat- avoid dairy!!! By day 3-4 I was able to get down jello which felt amazing and possibily felt...

by eslin95 over a year ago

I just quit chewing tabaco two days ago. Since I quit I now have a red bump in my throat

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Now my throat is scratchy and I have a small red bump in my throat a dental hygienist looked at my throat and saw white patches which she said will clear up. But it does feel like something tiny is in my throat. It seems to get aggravated at certain times. I am very upset I am also a recovering...

by Zackdoug253121 over a year ago

Post tonsillectomy

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So I had my tonsils removed 5 days ago, and the experience has been.. let's just say not what I expected! After waking up from the anesthetic I was in severe pain! they gave me morphine in the recovery room as soon as I woke up and had to give me more every 30mins to keep me settled. After making it...

by Guest over a year ago

My Tonsillectomy Experience (19 Years Old)

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I decided that since I got a lot of help and reassurance from websites like this one that I would post my experiences so that I may be of use to other people. I will apologize now for the length of this but I hope it will be of some help. I was not a sufferer of tonsillitis much, but I had inflamed...

by Bexx24252630 over a year ago

Weight loss after tonsillectomy

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I had a tonsillectomy 9 days ago now and have had a rough time with it. I've lost 4kg in that amount of time (about half a stone i think?) which is the only positive i guess! :P I was just wondering since i want to keep the weight off when i get better and go back to eating normally sized portions...

by thenurse12251659 over a year ago

My tonsillectomy & recovery experience (19yo)

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Hey, just thought I would post my story on here since I read pretty much every post before my surgery and I believe it helped me a ton! So here it goes:Day 1I was a complete wreck going into surgery because it was my first one and I'm a extremely hospital-phobic and I have not even had a blood test...

by Nataliegb over a year ago

Son complaining of head and neck pain after surgery

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My son has an ear tube put in, adenoids removed, and his septum enlgared 9 days ago. He is a bit better, able to eat and drink now, but is complaining of severe neck pain in the back of his neck, his head hurts all over, and you can feel a bump by the back of his neck too. he was fine before srugery...

by jannine24245666 over a year ago

Tonsillectomy: What helps

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Omg tonsillectomy is somethig that should only be done if really needed. Things that work: 1.Apple juice - This is the best thing that happened to me. And some medication causes constipation but apple juice will help you go to the bathroom. 2. ice chips- Sucking on them and letting them melt is the...

by Lexy over a year ago

Tonsils taken out on day number2

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I came to this site and read all these different thing about the surgery And everything sounded bad. I had my tonsils taken out 7-13-12 so yesterday. I have been in pain but not as bad as everyone says. As long as you are takin your meds on time including the antibiotics I seemed ok. I feel bad for...

by T86243991 over a year ago