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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.

Tonsils removed, if you cant be out a full 2 weeks then do not get this done

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So I am on day 9 and had to return to work today  !! I am pushing it cause I have not even lost my scabs yet and I work in a hospital. When is this pain going to really be gone for good ?? I just wanna be me again  !! I am a single income mother of three kids and could not afford to be out any...

by User avatar Cdet

22 year old female tonsillectomy experience, so far positive

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I got my tonsils removed after suffering from chronic strep throat for the past 4 years. Chronic meaning that I had strep throat about every 6-8 weeks over the past 4 years. After reading all of the horror stories I was absolutely terrified of this surgery. So I thought I would share my experience,...

by User avatar Emily Clark271729

Positive tonsillectomy experience

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Hi all I'm posting my experience after having my tonsils out 2 and a half weeks ago. I'm 21 and had the operation done in Australia. I had recurrent tonsillitis for over 5 years.The procedure was supposed to be a day procedure and go home that afternoon, however I felt nauseous the minute I woke up...

by User avatar Guest

19 year old female. Tonsillectomy recovery.

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Hi, I'm 19 years old. I got my tonsils removed on the 18th of December and now it's been 3 days since my surgery. I'm interested if anyone thought they had a bad experience with this surgery? I read on previous blogs that the 3rd day is the worst day due to inflammation and pain. Although I do...

by User avatar musa_amanda270628

tonsillectomy, the worst of them all

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it all started off by the doc looking at my tonsils an his reaction was "Holy crap, those might be the biggest tonsils i have ever looked at!" im 16 an am on day 5 of the recovery process. the first 2 an a half days i was doing great. i was eating an drinking an laughing an talking. then day 3...

by User avatar itsjusme

Tonsillectomy recovery Adult

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Hi All! I am 59 years old and had my tonsils out on Monday. The first 24 hours were a nightmare, but as of today I am not experiencing anything close to what anyone has described. Yes, I have a slight headache and sometimes an earache, no biggy. The worst was that the doc clamped my tongue...

by User avatar Guest

Recover after a Tonsillotomy

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I am on Day 9 after surgrey. And all I can say is these damn ear aches are horrible. I understand that your ear would hurt but it shouldnt hurt this bad. I cant take the pain medication they gave me (loritab 5/500mg) because I started vomitting up stomach acid for 2 days. (on days 3-4) And comes to...

by User avatar stacyd88266704

tonsils recovery ?

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hi im having my tonsils removed at age 16 how long dose it take to recover before i can start talking agin  

by User avatar juggalette

tonsillectomy 4 weeks before my 21st birthday

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SO I am 20 and about to have a tonsillectomy in a couple weeks.  I am getting it done over Christmas break because this is the largest break I get during collage until summer.  I was wondering what people reported about drinking wine and beer 4 weeks after the surgery?  It will be my 21st...

by User avatar catearsb266347

Tonsillectomy POSITIVE RECOVERY

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I had my operation on the 9th, it is now the 14th and I am eating a burger and fries from McDonald's as I type this.. I did lots of research before my op and I found that the British way of healing was the route id take. I was told to eat ice chips, Popsicles, I've cream etc. which I did until...

by User avatar Ky