Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Getting out Tonsil stone

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Hello. 2 days ago is when i started to get a sore throat. About an hour ago i noticed white stuff on my tonsil, im guessing a tonsil stone. It doesnt seem that bad and most people get it out simple by pushing on their tonsil. But i have a bad gag reflex which stops me from pushing it out. Is their...

by Xirt84863 over a year ago

uvula issuse after tonsils

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My husband had his tonsils yanked yesterday morning. He is 31 years old and in good health...aside from chronic strep throat. Surgery and recovery went well. Very smooth. He received good pain control in the hospital and was Rxed plenty of meds for the house. Got home and watched some...

by HappyFlower84550 over a year ago

tonsillectomy for older adults

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I was told that I need my tonsils removed. Unfortunately, I was so sick at the time that I didn't even ask the doctor any questions. I'm wondering how this procedures usually goes for older adults (over 55). Is it an outpatient procedure or does it require hospitalization? How long can I expect to...

by old_tonsils82928 over a year ago

Tonsillectomy horrible recovery

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I am 19 years old and had my tonsils and adenoids out 8/13/08. I came on here everyday weeks before my surgery to read what everyone had to write so I thought I should share my experience as well. I am currently on Day 3 and overall the experience has been pretty horrible. Here is my experience...

by Guest over a year ago

My son's tonsillectomy experience

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Tuesday, our son had a tonsillectomy. For a week prior, I had researched options and read a number of posts of personal experiences. Needless to say, most were horrible. I just wanted to let people know that our fourteen year old's experience was not horrific, on the contrary. The surgeon did a...

by relieved parent over a year ago

post tonsillectimy recovery tips

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Hey everyone...I'm 18 years old and in my fourth day of post op. I have to say that with the pain meds the throat pain is very tolerable. I'm able to eat noodles about three times a day along with yogurt and tons and tons of water. I have never had this much h2o before! I was just wondering if...

by araestar2276434 over a year ago

general anesthesia - tonsilectomy.

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Hi, i'm 18..about to go in for my tonsil evaluation and I already know they're gonna be removed..due to my PCP supplying me with constant antibiotics that don't work and informing me that I have chronic pus pockets deep inside my tonsils which are constantly swollen, they're so enlarged I've had...

by Guest over a year ago

Breathing problem after tonsilectomy

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My grandaughter is in the hospital after out patient tonsilectomy three days ago. She suddenly started weezing and then could not breath. We rushed her to the ER and while there they gave her several breathing treatments and ephenepherin. They did admit her for observation since they were not...

by aostrowski over a year ago

tonsillectomy and alcohol

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Hi, I am 10 days post op from a tonsillectomy. im 18 female and feel pretty good, no longer on pain meds. however, not all my scabs have fallen off yet. My doctor said I should wait ten MORE day before drinking alcohol. However, I was wondering if i could possibly drink once ive hit the 14 day mark,...

by kenglesss78474 over a year ago

Adult Tonsillectomy - Post Op Day 4

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I am 33 years old and had my tonsillectomy on July 14th, so today is day 4 for me. I keep reading these posts and think how can this be ANY worse on day 6, 7, 8 etc? I was great on Monday and Tuesday probably because of all the Morphine haha. Day 3 for me wasn't as bad pain-wise in my throat but...

by melafo78466 over a year ago