Hi! I had my tonsils out exactly two weeks ago. I am 26 years old and was very nervous as everyone close to my age tells me how very painful it is. For me, there were some rough days but 14 days later and I have survived! I still have some pain when I swallow, yawn or laugh hard but it is so much better. I'd say days 5-10 were the worst. The only issue I have is that on Saturday (day 10), I seemed to lose my sense of taste!!! It has not come back and I don't know what I'm supposed to do? Just wondering if this is normal and if anyone else has experienced this? I am hoping (wishing and praying!) that is only temporary??