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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.

8 days in scabs falling off. I've been keeping a blog of the recovery, please take a look

hi- 8 days into this hell they call recovery. My scabs, which by the way are white...who ever heard of a white scab.... are now coming off in chunks. Yes it's as disgusting and painful as it sounds. anyway..... I've been keeping a running blog of my recovery, please stop by and check it...

by User avatar joshrkaplan

it hurts!!!!

I am 43 years old and this is day 7. I cried all morning. My perks are out and my Doctor is have a Thanksgiving holiday. So nice for him! I haven't ate nothing in 7 days! Cold is worse for me then warm temps. So I would try that if your having troubles drinking. Would I do this again. Not...

by User avatar Guest

Holy cow, this was hell!

I had my tonsills removed on Oct. 24. I am now at the end of day nine. I am almost out of my pain medicine, which was only liquid Lortab. It basically just takes the edge off. I have yet to sleep through the night. I have thrown up pretty much every day since day 4. Most of the vomitting I think is...

by User avatar Guest

post op tonsillectomy

Answered by a doctor

I am 26 and on day 6 of my T and A recovery. The pain has just gotten worse as the days have gone on. I was sleeping fine in the beginning, but now I can't sleep at all. Anyway, my question is is everyone else experiencing a massive amount of phlegm? I am spitting constantly and wanted to see if...

by User avatar Guest

Tosilectomy horror! 3rd day post surgery.

All i can do lately is spit and spit and spit. I haven't eaten in 4 days. As an exception, i finally got down 2 bowls of egg drop soup about an hour ago. As for my voice, i sound very similar to that of a deaf person, i'm not sure if this is permanant or what not. Helpp me !!!

by User avatar Guest

DAY 8 CONFUSION!

The pain is gone, and it is only the 8th day. Is my body playing a trick on me and making me think i am all better and tomorrow is going to be a slap in the face again? I am all out of Codeine, but can get 1 refill. But do i need it? I did not have to use my Codeine at all today, it was amazing. I...

by User avatar MakexYourself198981595

Starting to feel better

This message board has really been so helpful to me during this whole nightmare. I'm on Day 17 and this is my first day back at work. Still a little pain when swallowing and my voice isn't quite back to normal yet. I thought I was much better a few days ago...tried to go out for dinner on New...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy post-op trouble

Answered by a doctor

HI, I am 27yr/o Female, post-op day 9 today. The worst experience of my life!! The first few days were bad but I thought to myself "this isn't any worse than tonsillitis." Bamm..day 5/6 I just cried as it just got worse and worse. I was not prepared for it to get worse before it got better. I can...

by User avatar Guest

It's all about being PRUDENT-wise or judicious in practical affairs careful in providing for the fut

My daughter had tonsillectomy two weeks ago and all the process  was easier  than I thought.  I am an extremely nervous person so othe one feeling the pain and having extra gray hair was me.  The day of the surgery is awesome, my daughter was perfectly awake and when we...

by User avatar andrea

My surgery experience

Well I am a 20 year old female who has recently graduated from school/college. I guess since it is two am i have started on day six of my post op. And thus far it has been painful but no where near as bad as I thought it would be. My tonsils were about the size of a plum. a medium size plum. I had...

by User avatar Guest