Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Tonsillectomy horrible experience

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Im 25 yr old female who had my tonsils out almost a month ago and it seems like the worst thing I have been through. THe first few days post op was fine but when the 3rd day came all hell broke lose. My throat was so swollen, I could not eat much let along drink, but tried to stay hydrated with...

by neshagirl over a year ago

tonsillectomy a week ago

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I just had my tonsillectomy a week ago. I'm age 31 so i'll share my experiences. Day 1 - Surgery wasn't bad at all. Woke up in minimum pain (3 out of 10). Dry throat so I drank lots of water. Bought all the necessary foods for post op (Popsicle, Yogurt, Cottage Cheese, Ice Cream, Mash...

by Travis over a year ago

Tonsil Removal - Day 9 (Good Experience)

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Hello all! I thought I've just give experience as it seems that it wasn't as bad as everyone elses here! I'm 32 and from the UK so it was a fairly different experience to most here. I've has tonsilitis several times and have those nasty tonsil stones so I decided to have them lopped out. The...

by mightymichymac over a year ago

What is the minimum age before a tonsillectomy is administered?

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My son is scheduled for a tonsillectomy operation next week. This had been highly advised by his pediatrician due to recurring chronic tonsillitis since he was one year old. For our peace of mind we just want to know if will this be safe for his age or shall we wait till he gets a little older? What...

by MOMMY JANE234706 over a year ago

What is the minimum age before a tonsillectomy can be administered?

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I have a 6 yr old son and he's scheduled for tosillectomy next week as highly recommended by his pediatrician due to recurring acute tonsillitis since he was 1 year old. Just for our peace of mind, is this opertion safe for his age or should we wait till he gets a little bit older? What is the...

by Jane over a year ago

Tonsillectomy Removal

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Hello everyone !!!just wanted to put everyones Tonsilectomy worries to rest. Before i had mine taken out at the back end of last week i read some of the posts on this website and my mates at work also told emailed me some horror stories in the hope to wind me up and to a degree it worked. Now...

by Scott37233432 over a year ago

Tonsillectomy post day 11 Hurray!

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I had this surgery because there was a suspicious lump off my right tonsil. Right tonsil ached for 3 years, and tonsil stones. I went to see the ent and we were just going to watch it, went back in 6 weeks later and it was slightly bigger. CT scan normal.Day one was great. I was in recovery...

by Lillyvan777 over a year ago

Tonsillectomy at 23

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I am a 23 (almost 24) year-old female with a history of chronic strep throat, tonsillitis, and obstructive sleep apnea. My tonsils have always been huge and I had my adenoids removed at a young age (2 or 3) because of snoring. I had my tonsils removed with coblation just a week ago, and so far I am...

by platypus_07232343 over a year ago

day 6 tonsillectomy

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40 year old femalefour childbirths, mid body lift, two lips and rynoplasty. This was the most painful experience. The first two days are great.Day one, surgery went find. pain level 2. Left the hospital an hour later. cleaned kitchen when I got home. didn't eat anything. back of throat...

by Lillyvan777 over a year ago

post tonsilectomy day 6 and 40 year old female

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day one was ok. I left the hosptial about an hour after the procedure. Came home and cleaned kitchen, mild pain. about a 2.Day two, still ok, about a 2. thinking this is going to be a piece of cake. Liquid lortab gives me energy.Day three, ah! Maybe a 5. very painful and waking up...

by robynkay35 over a year ago