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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.

Scabs after tonsilectomy

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I just had my tonsils taken out on the 11th last Friday, It wasnt as bad as expected I think I've had tonsillitis that hurt worse to swallow but I'm just scared to eat anything to textured because I dont want to get sick or pick the scabs with the food, I was eating mashed potatoes and I thought I...

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Not Sure About UPPP (Uvula shave)

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I'm getting a tonsillectomy Monday, and I'm really excited about it! I think it's going to be great fun, don't care about the pain at all, I hope it's two weeks of intense agony (in reality I'll probably change my mind the moment I wake up out of surgery). When I went in the doc also said that he...

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Tonsillectomy 31 male years old, operation 7/1/2008... expe

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day of operation: was supposed to get the operation at 11:45, they picked me up at about 1pm. So no food since 6pm the day before. I woke up at around 5pm. do not remember much. Night 1.: I almost swallowed my uvula, or I was trying to. I thought it was a mucus or something else on my throat so i...

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tonsillectomy positive experience

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to give some hope and positive vibes for those who are supposed to have tonsillectomy. When I read all the posts on this site, I was terrified. I was thinking of skipping that awfull procedure, and then I remembered my 7 antibiotic treatments in the last 3 months (the...

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17 yr old 4th day post-op tonsillectomy

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My 17 yr old daughter had her tonsils out Wednesday 6/25/08. The Dr. said her tonsils were very thick with scar tissue due to years of throat problems. For years Dr's kept saying that if she had one more positive test for strep that her tonsils would need to come out. unfortunately, she had...

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4th day after Tonsillitis, what can I expect next?

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I'm an 18 year old girl with a history of asthma, allergies, and other breathing difficulties since I was 5. I always wanted to get my tonsils removed because I snored so loud and never could breath out of my nose. The doctors always said no even though I didn't get strep throat too often (maybe...

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can a tonsilectomy cure my cfs?

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i have suffered from cfs for 4 years (diagnosis after 2 1/2 years of tests!) i also suffer from recurrent tonsilitis and have now at the age of 42 been told i can have a tonsilectomy! on my pre-op appointment the nurse mentioned that the tosilectomy might help with my cfs. is it true that there...

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7th day without tonsils

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I got my tonsils out on june 16th. so it's like the 7th day. I'm 14 and have a low threshold of pain. I can talk but it hurts. I did manage to eat tuna without relish today for lunch. I have had enough of mash potatos and vienni sausages. What else is there for me to eat? Plz help!

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Tonsillectomy on June 12

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Hey there. I'm 22 and I'm getting my tonsils (and maybe adenoids) out on June 12. What was your experience like? What are some tips I should know about? What are the best types of foods to buy after? Any feedback or advice would be great! Thanks.

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tonsil surgery on disabled children

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my daughter is 11 and disabled. she has cp- she doesn't walk, talk, sit-up totally dependent on us for eating, dressing, diapers. the last dr. visit her tonsils were enlarged and the dr. is worried about asparating during or after the surgery.how common is the surgery for disabled children? is it as...

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