I feel like my tonsils have become even more deeply pitted over the years after infections. I don't get the requisite 5-7 infections a year but I do get tonsillitis about once a year and it seems like it's more severe and takes longer to heal the older I get. This season I have had two bouts of bad tonsillitis within a 4 month period. This last one was particularly bad.
The tonsil stones have been virtually non stop for many years. :-) The ENT I go to has told me that he will authorize a tonsillectomy and it's been really up to me to make the decision. I have been scared to do it and have put off the idea for a long time. He has explained it's a very non-fun recovery and has not sugar coated it. After reading many posts on here from adults post-tonsillectomy it certainly does sound like a rather horrifying ordeal. o.O But I don't want to go into my 50's, 60's 70's or beyond still dealing with this. I'm afraid at some point I'll end up with an abcess or an infection that simply doesn't heal. Despite what doctors say, I cannot possibly believe have that rotting, stinking tonsil matter in your tonsils (the 'stones) is in any way normal or healthy! eh
I am hoping to post here throughout my experience and just wanted to get thoughts of any adults (especially 'older' ones like me) :-) who've been through this experience. I think I'll need a LOT of support. :-)
I appreciate any thoughts you have and if you felt, in the long run, that it was worth it.
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Oh, my, I'm noticing the date you posted, briz350, and wondering if you ever followed through with the surgery. I am quite a bit older than you are (almost 60!!) and my story is a carbon copy of yours. I've had horrible tonsils all my life, and I put myself on the surgery schedule twice when I was in my 40's to have them removed...I chickened out both times because I was so afraid of the post-op recovery. I am a registered nurse and was working for an ENT at the time!! Here I am, years later, and I just cannot bear to live with them anymore...they simply must come out and I just cannot get over the fear....not on the surgery schedule yet, and I know when I am, the anxiety is going to get much worse. Any adult who has had tonsillectomy please post your experience...any suggestions which will help in the recovery would be greatly appreciated. ;)8-|
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Hi eeeekssss! I'm 56 and had Op. 7 days ago. No bleeding, nausea etc. Have panadol-codeine tabs. and Zylocaine [viscous], to gargle. Day 2 started on solids - as recommended by hospital. [omelettes & toast]. All going well. [zylocaine really helps numb the area, to get food down]. Day 6, and today, pain has worsened, but bearable [with meds!] I'm expecting things to get a bit worse over the next few days. Wait and see! [Note: with me - I found water causes the worst pain. So, I chug down as much as I can in one hit, then use zylocaine to numb.] Thought you might like this info. Will keep you posted, if you would like to know how I progress from today [Day 7]. ♥ Pat
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